Sustainable Pittsburgh
Hosted by Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, CMU Energy Week brings energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors, and entrepreneurs, from across the nation to Carnegie Mellon University to combine forces and exchange ideas on the world's most pressing issues in energy.
Energy Exchange remains one of the best opportunities for agencies to ensure their workforce understands leadership direction, priorities, goals, and strategies. It's also a unique opportunity to fulfill training mandates in alignment with legislative and administration workforce development objectives. The event provides a place to network with energy and water professionals leading to development and implementation solutions […]
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 […]
Buildings are responsible for a large percentage greenhouse gas operational emissions nationally. Penn State and the Commonwealth are partnering to advance sustainable building education, with a goal of improving building designs and construction practices in our portfolios. Join in to learn what’s coming next to advance sustainable buildings!
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
