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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 […]

How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay

Virtual

The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax incentives for the production of and investment in clean energy through a tax credit monetization called elective pay, also known as “direct pay.” For the first time, these clean energy tax benefits are available to entities that have been historically excluded from claiming them—such as state and local governments, […]

Community Data Justice Collaborative Information Session

Virtual

This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power […]

Organizing 101 and Direct Action Training - PART 2

Join fellow community justice and MOVEMENT members/LEADERS from across Southwest PA for a two-day intensive training on Organizing and Direct action to make change! Partake in a hands-on learning environment to empower leaders with tools, techniques, innovations and old-school best practices to generate deep community engagement.

Skyrocketing PJM Capacity Market Prices: What Happened and How Can We Fix It?

Virtual

At the end of July, power grid operator PJM experienced record-high costs to secure the electric grid capacity needed to ensure stable operations. Prices spiked, yielding a 9-fold cost increase for the 13-state territory, saddling consumers with a $15 billion bill for 2025-2026. These record costs for capacity expose serious implications for the reliability of […]

RISE PA: A Game Changer for Industry and Union Labor in Pennsylvania

Virtual

Join Evergreen Action, Ohio River Valley Institute, PA DEP, Conservation Voters of PA, and labor and industry groups to discuss a game-changing Pennsylvania pollution reduction program that will create upward of 6,000 new jobs! You’ll hear from: By tackling the state’s biggest source of climate pollution, RISE PA will make sure Pennsylvania residents experience improved […]

Community Data Justice Collaborative Information Session

Virtual

This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power […]

KEEA & EEA-NJ's Policy in Action 2024 Conference

King of Prussia, PA

KEEA & EEA-NJ’s Policy Conference continues to attract hundreds of energy efficiency businesses, utilities, regulators, and advocates from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. This year’s theme is Policy in Action! Learn how recent and upcoming policies are affecting on-the-ground action in the Mid-Atlantic energy efficiency industry, from kitchen-table contractor conversations to state energy offices. Policy in […]

IRA Tax Credits for Local Governments and Other Tax-Exempt Entities

Presented by the SWPA Municipal Project Hub Presentation and discussion of the Impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Credits on Local Governments and Other Tax-Exempt Entities by representatives of the United State Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Critical Investments. The IRA's Elective Payment provision (also called Direct Pay) […]

Week Without Driving PGH

Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, reliable, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county, 30% of the population does not drive a car. The Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of […]

2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week

Virtual

Provided by: PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability Join us for the fourth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week! The week's events will feature daily webinars, each featuring subject matter experts followed by an open question & answer discussion providing folks the opportunity to share their questions and receive feedback in real-time.

Municipal Leadership Summit

Scranton, PA

Presented by the Pennsylvania Municipal League. Elected and appointed officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners, and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association convene for the Municipal Leadership Summit. Officials taking part in the Summit will share resources and innovative ideas, discuss issues of mutual concern and participate in […]

Climate Reality Leadership Corps

Virtual

Provided by: Climate Reality Project Join former Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project for a special online leadership training October 17-23 and discover how together we can build a more perfect union for our nation and a better tomorrow for our planet, powered by clean energy.

Pittsburgh Regional Carbon Capture Conference

Washington & Jefferson College 60 South Lincoln Street, Washington, PA, United States

Provided by: W&J Center for Energy Policy and Management Join industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators at our upcoming carbon capture conference. This event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, strategies, and solutions in carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions and network with […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Leveraging Direct Pay for Capital Improvement Projects

Virtual

Climate action plans are a critical first step for municipalities, but successful implementation is just as important. Energy production and investments play a key role in bringing these plans to life. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers significant support through clean energy tax credits, helping to fund capital improvement projects. In fact, for the first […]

Environmental Justice Candidates Forum 2024

Jacob Woll Pavilion – Renzihausan Park 2300 Eden Park Blvd., Mckeesport, Pennsylvania

412 Justice is hosting their 2nd annual Environmental Justice Forum.  Come out to meet and understand Candidates’ views, strategies and priorities on Environmental Justice. As they Confirm Candidates we will be sure to add the list here. There will be transportation, childcare and an interpreter (by request). So be sure to RSVP so that they […]

Resilient Rivers: Flooding Solutions and Creative Design

Carnegie Science Center | Science Stage 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh

Provided by: Riverlife Join Riverlife and a panel of experts to explore how innovative flood risk management, ecological restoration, and public art are shaping the future of Pittsburgh's riverfronts. Hear from Jennifer Cristobal of the Army Corps of Engineers, the artists of Sans Facon, and Riverlife’s team as they discuss nature-based solutions, resilient climate strategies, […]

2024 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

PNC Park 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

Join the CEOs for Sustainability executive network for their annual C-Suite Summit on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This year’s gathering spotlights innovative strategies for decarbonization, featuring presentations and panel discussions on federal funding assistance and supply chain emissions reduction strategies. Participants will have opportunities to network with […]

$55

Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods: Project Launch

The Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA|PA

Join the Black Equity Coalition’s Data Justice Working Group to explore how data can be harnessed to build power, promote equity, and drive meaningful change in our neighborhoods.