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SCDN Policy Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Procurement Strategies

Virtual

An effective procurement strategy contributes to the overall financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning of local governments, businesses, and organizations. Sustainable procurement practices deliver consistent financial, social and environmental benefits to multiple stakeholders while future-proofing and de-risking supply chain and resource constraints.  Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that […]

Understanding the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and its Implications for Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape

Virtual

Hosted by the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Are you curious about the future of renewable energy in Pennsylvania? Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a comprehensive discussion on the Governor’s recent PRESS proposal and its potential impact on the state's energy landscape. […]

WHE Create Change Speaker Series: Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome

Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens One Schenley Park, PA, United States

Dr. White-Newsome joined the Biden-Harris Administration in June 2022. Under her leadership, the Environmental Justice Team is working hard to deliver on President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice agenda, including implementing the recently signed Environmental Justice Executive Order, releasing the first-ever Environmental Justice Scorecard, advancing the Justice40 Initiative and leading the White House Campaign for Environmental Justice.

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Ignite Environmental Justice (Allegheny Valley)

Millvale Food and Energy Hub 112 E. Sherman Street, Millvale, PA, United States

New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Allegheny County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants will be […]

Bike to Work Day 2024

Visit one of the Commuter Cafés on your way to or from work. Even if you work from home have the day off, the only requirement is that you arrive by bike! Join or renew your BikePGH membership in person and hear about what BikePGH has going on this year. Biking is better together, so […]

OpenStreetsPGH

OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that opens miles of city streets for people to walk, run, bike, and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. Venue

Building Up Heat Pump Contractor Networks: Lessons Learned from Massachusetts, Maine, and New York

Virtual

Easy access to qualified contractors is key to scaling up residential heat pump use. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, it can be very difficult for consumers – even those highly committed to transitioning to high-efficiency, electric heating – to find a knowledgeable and skilled contractor.How can we transform the market to address this problem, especially as […]

Ignite Environmental Justice (Ohio Valley)

Whitted Media Content House 507 Seventh Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants will be […]

Ignite Environmental Justice (Monongahela Valley)

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New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. Do you or your community envision a project that could improve health, climate resilience, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits, municipal leaders, and residents in Allegheny or Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Cultivating Community Green Spaces: A Practical Approach for Municipalities

Virtual

In any community, green spaces are essential for enhancing quality of life, improving health, fostering social cohesion, promoting economic development, and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations. Through sustainable conservation efforts, local governments can protect and expand green spaces that play a crucial role in creating sustainable, healthy, and vibrant communities. Join Sustainable […]

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN MCKEESPORT COMMUNITY FORUM

225 Fifth Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132

Join Take Action Advocacy Group and partner, Women for A Healthy Environment, for a community forum on Environmental Justice in McKeesport. Learn about the devastating impacts and the urgent need for action. Together, we can address the injustices and health risks faced by residents, such as contaminated water and air pollution. The City of McKeesport […]

Open Streets Pittsburgh - The Historic Hill District to Northside

This event series is organized by Bike Pittsburgh, a non-profit organization that works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to transform our streets and communities into vibrant, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk.

Solarpunk Future

Velum Fermentation 2120 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Part interactive art show, part job fair, join geek creatives and green innovators for an event full of performances, exhibits, and art installations which will give all ages and walks of life the opportunity to be inspired by the sustainable future that we can collectively create. ​Come for food, fun, and a hopeful vision of our future! […]

Cutting Costs and Emissions: Inflation Reduction Act Webinar featuring Rep. Houlahan

Virtual

Join this virtual event to hear from special guest speaker Congresswoman Houlahan along with other panelists on how the funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are bringing a whole range of benefits to Pennsylvanians, including of course solar energy. We will be learning more about how these funds will be implemented through the Pennsylvania Energy […]

Watt Works? Industrial Process Electrification Summit

Are you ready to dive into the world of industrial process electrification? Join us at the Watt Works? Industrial Process Electrification Summit where experts in the field will share their knowledge and insights, as well as technology providers will showcase the latest in this field. This in-person event will take place on Thursday August 1, 2024 at DLC Woods Run […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Climate Action Planning - Resources and Funding Opportunities

Virtual

Event Description:  Climate action plans provide both a structured framework and strategies to help local governments mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. There are numerous benefits enabled by climate action, including workforce development opportunities, enhanced public health and quality of life, cost savings, and reputable regional leadership. When effectively implemented, climate action plans strengthen […]

Economic Policy IS Environmental Policy - An Intro to Sustainable Economics

Virtual

PennFuture is embarking on projects that connect economic development and environmental issues in order to promote a healthy economy, healthy communities, and a healthy environment. This webinar introduces this work and breaks down our recently released report “Economic Policy is Environmental Policy: Prioritizing Environmental Progress in Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development”. This report […]