Sustainable Pittsburgh
Presented by: Focus on Renewal Steel Chef is a TEN week culinary arts course that culminates with a high caliber live cooking competition on March 27, 2023. The goal of Steel Chef is to provide teens the tools and education they need to improve accessibility to prepare healthier foods, while simultaneously teaching them skills needed […]
Presented by: E2 The percentage of overall capital flowing to entrepreneurs of color and female founders remains extremely low. Recent studies reveal, just 2% of the total funding in 2021 went to women; about 1.2% in the first half of 2022 went to Black founders. At the same time, since 2000, the U.S. has missed […]
Presented by: Duquesne University This eighth conference focuses on the topic of Action for Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing the challenging deadline of 2030 to meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. The interdisciplinary conference invites participants from different disciplines to engage in civil discourse on a different topic each year. The format of the conference includes workshops, […]
Presented by: Green Building Alliance Our cities and communities are changing whether we are ready for it or not. One place where that notion is especially evident is Atlanta, Georgia, which predicts incredible population growth in the coming years. Author, urban designer, and civic entrepreneur Ryan Gravel will explain how his city – Atlanta – is shifting […]
Presented by: DEP The Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities (CAEJC) project is designed to allow DEP to more proactively engage with Pennsylvania communities in developing a guide for the implementation of climate strategies for maximum benefit to EJ communities. This work will be primarily done by the Energy Programs Office (EPO) and will engage […]
Presented by: DOE The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a webinar series to provide more information about the grant application process, vouchers option, and the DOE technical assistance available to support eligible entities. The EECBG Program is a flexible formula grant program which is designed to be flexible and to meet local needs. Over […]
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Center on Race and Social Problems Race + IP is a conference dedicated to cultivating community and collaboration around the study of race, coloniality, and intellectual properties. The inaugural conference was held in 2017 at Boston College, with subsequent conferences being held at NYU Law School […]
Presented by: The PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Institute This webinar will feature Christina Grozinger, Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology and Director of the Center for Pollinator Research, Insect Biodiversity Center, at Penn State University. Join in as we learn about how we can improve the health of land in Pennsylvania around […]
Presented by: PA Solar Center Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center as they discuss the progress Pennsylvania has made on the goals from the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS), as well as review legislation that’s been introduced this session that would support continued growth of Pennsylvania’s solar industry, including strengthening our renewable targets and enabling community […]
Presented by: ReImagine Appalachia, Keystone Research Center Join ReImagine Appalachia, Keystone Research Center for a webinar highlighting the exciting findings of a new study conducted by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) alongside the United Electrical Workers (UE). This study has calculated the employment impacts of ‘green locomotive’ manufacturing at the Erie County, PA plant […]
Presented by: ReImagine Appalachia Guests will speak to solar projects they have in the pipeline to serve as a showcase and learning experience for others going through the process. They will tell the story about how to move from an idea for renewable solar energy to execution, supported by private and public funding. They will […]
ReImagine Appalachia is excited to be joined by speakers from Ohio River Valley Institute, Keystone Research and the Center for Economic and Policy Research to discuss what Full Employment for All could mean for Appalachia. In this session, they will discuss job and other persistent economic trends that make Full Employment an especially promising concept for […]
Presented by: ReImagine Appalachia The Black Appalachian Coalition is planning a Strategy Summit this May to help shape their priorities for the coming months.
Presented by: DOE The Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a webinar series to provide more information about the grant application process, vouchers option, and the DOE technical assistance available to support eligible entities. The EECBG Program is a flexible formula grant program which is designed to be flexible and to meet local needs. Over […]
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh for an evening of celebration as we mark 25 years of impact and honor those who help make our work possible. At Sustainable Pittsburgh, we empower decision-making that builds a fundamentally equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. We envision a thriving region where stakeholders are connected, sustainability knowledge is shared and applied, […]
Join the Renewables Work for PA (RW4PA) coalition, the PA Solar & Storage Industries Association (PASSIA), and the PA Solar Center for the 9th Annual Renewables Summit in the PA State Capitol. The summit brings together industry professionals, NGOs, and decision-makers to discuss important issues to the Pennsylvania renewables market. The event is also a […]
Presented by: ReImagine Appalachia This summit will explore community benefits and labor standards and how they can help grow our vision for Appalachia. Community Benefit Agreements and Policies (CBAs and CBPs) are an important part of ensuring maximum benefits to communities from implementation of federal climate infrastructure funding. We know that widespread community input on sustainable […]
Presented by: Duquesne Light Company, Local Government Academy, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, and Sustainable Pittsburgh If you're a fleet, transportation, sustainability, or local government leader for a municipality, school district, or commercial fleet based in southwestern PA, join us for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo, where you'll have an opportunity to: See the latest […]
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh Featured presentations will be given by the PA Solar Center and their G.E.T. Solar Communities program, which offers technical assistance and financial guidance for local governments that want to learn more about going solar. The Great Plains Institute will present on SolSmart, a designation program that offers technical assistance for solar […]
Presented by: ReImagine Appalachia This summit will explore community benefits and labor standards and how they can help grow our vision for Appalachia. Community Benefit Agreements and Policies (CBAs and CBPs) are an important part of ensuring maximum benefits to communities from implementation of federal climate infrastructure funding. We know that widespread community input on sustainable […]