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Pittsburgh WRISE Inaugural Gala Event

Energy Innovation Center 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Presented by: Pittsburgh WRISE Join national clean energy leaders on October 25, 2023 to launch the WRISE Pittsburgh. Meet Abby Hopper, President and CEO of SEIA, the Solar Energy Industries Association, who co-founded #REPlus and is a C3E Women in Clean Energy Ambassador, as the keynote, with welcoming remarks from DOE's Anna J. Siefken and WRISE Executive Director Doseke Akporiaye along with local government officials and industry […]

Bridge to Equity: Affordable Housing

Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bridge to Equity examines how economic and social disparities in communities populated by people of color are jeopardizing various aspects of the region’s economy. This installment explores affordable housing — what’s being done to ensure underserved populations are getting access to the housing they need and what still needs to happen to move the needle […]

$65

Life Without Lead Summit

Virtual

Join for an exciting day at the Life Without Lead Summit! This event is your chance to learn, connect, and take action for a lead-safe future in Allegheny County. Hear from inspiring speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative solutions to eliminate lead from our lives and prevent childhood lead poisoning. Lead poisoning affects […]

Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs

Virtual

Webinar #1 (October 26): Program Design Principles and Elevating Equity The webinar series kickoff will feature rebate program design principles and best practices for elevating equity and multifamily solutions. Expert speakers will highlight key considerations for both SEOs and their implementation partners, including utilizing data to set program objectives, offering hands-on support for participants and […]

Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs

Virtual

Webinar #2 (November 2): Investing in a Community-Based Efficiency Workforce with the IRA The second webinar of the series will dive into how states can leverage new funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to train, test, and certify energy efficiency and electrification contractors. This funding, called the IRA Contractor Training Grants, can assist in […]

Inspire Speakers Series presents: Everything Old is New Again: A Lesson In Material Reuse

Assembly 5051 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products.  While the notion was first theorized in the1930s and evolved into a movement with the book Cradle to Cradle in the early 2000s, many cultures and communities have already been following a reuse lifestyle for generations. While the […]

O'Noir the Experience

The Grand Hall at the Priory 614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The O'Noir Foundation is proud to present to you, O’Noir: The Experience, a collaborative interactive event where fashion and food become one. O'Noir: The Experience is a 5-course wine dinner featuring 5 local chefs and 5 fashion designers. The twist, all food will be the color black and inspired by fashion created by our designers. […]

$175 – $250

Electric Vehicle Charging Community Information Session

Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission 42 21st St, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Join for an interactive community discussion about deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in your community. Learn about Pennsylvania's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan for a convenient, reliable, affordable, and equitable electric vehicle charging network. Provide your feedback on electric vehicles and the needs of your community.  Organizer Venue

2023 GPNP Summit

David L Lawrence Convention Center

Presented by: The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership (GPNP) biennial Summit offers an opportunity to connect 1,000+ attendees with pertinent resources; identify and develop cross-sectoral strategies for nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and the public sector; and empower individuals as well as organizations to collaborate, advocate, and act. 

Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs

Virtual

Webinar #3 (November 9): The Crucial Partnership with Regulators: What Should SEOs Ask of PUC/PSCs The third webinar in the series will answer questions that could make the difference between a program that decarbonizes a limited number of homes and one that decarbonizes homes and transforms the entire building and home appliance market in your […]

2023 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit

Energy Innovation Center 1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Bold goals and urgent action. Join the CEOs for Sustainability executive network as they host their annual C-Suite Summit on Wednesday, November 15 at the Energy Innovation Center. This year’s gathering will feature business leaders highlighting their companies’ sustainability progress and actions to address climate risks, support communities, and build the regional energy economy of […]

$50

Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs

Virtual

Webinar #4 (November 16): How to Leverage IRA Programs to Offer Whole-Home Solutions The final webinar in the series will highlight ways that SEOs can harmonize IRA rebates with other programs to offer whole-home solutions. Many people, especially those living in low-income households or disadvantaged communities, are in need of more than just one appliance […]

Community Choice Aggregation:  Boroughs are Ready!

Virtual

Join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and their panel of experts to learn more about Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), an opportunity for Pennsylvania boroughs to advance solar in their communities. CCA is well established in more than a dozen states, and it has already been authorized for Pennsylvania boroughs to take action. CCA enables local governments to choose […]

Giving Tuesday

A day that celebrates generosity locally and around the world, Giving Tuesday is a great day to support Sustainable Pittsburgh and help create a more equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous region. If you make your gift on or before Giving Tuesday, November 28, you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary, private, docent-led tour of […]

Priority Climate Action Plan

Clairton City Hall 551 Ravensburg Boulevard, Clairton, Pennsylvania

As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction Through Energy Efficiency Strategies

Virtual

Event Overview: Join Sustainable Pittsburgh, the Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Franklin Energy for the SCDN Policy Connection: Activating Carbon-Emissions Reduction through Energy Efficiency Strategies webinar on Tuesday, December 5th to learn more about how energy efficiency can benefit buildings, transportation, industry, and other sectors through cost savings, improved health, electricity reliability, and meaningful carbon-emissions reductions. […]

Priority Climate Action Plan

Virtual

As part of the IRA, the DEP is administering a new grant program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat damaging climate pollution. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program will use the funding to provide grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop climate action plans and implement projects to reduce […]

2024 Strategy Summit

Virtual

Presented by ReImagine Appalachia Celebrating Our Victories; Visioning What's Next to Build an Appalachia That's Good for Our Workers, Communities and Climate. Join us to hear from experts from labor, economic development, environmental justice, racial and community justice on what it will take to compete successfully for federal resources and to strategize with us on […]

Racial Equity Consciousness Institute's Film Premier: "Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism"

Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh

"Illuminating the Vaccine for Racism" highlights the groundbreaking Racial Equity Consciousness Institute here at the University of Pittsburgh, including reflections from the faculty, staff and students who have participated in RECI. This film not only sheds light on the complexities of systemic racism, but also highlights the strengths within community and open dialogue. The evening […]

SCDN Policy Connection: Exploring Sustainable Transportation Options and Opportunities

Virtual

Transportation issues impact many aspects of businesses and neighborhoods, from getting to work or school, shipping and receiving goods, and fostering an attractive community or workplace. With innovative transportation solutions that reduce carbon, such as ridesharing, bicycle infrastructure, and fleet efficiency opportunities, knowing what resources and options are available requires insight from experience. Join Sustainable […]

GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability Institute Webinar Series: Encouraging Sustainable Behavior with Sustainable Pittsburgh

Virtual

Sustainable Pittsburgh was established in 1998 and has been advancing the goals of equity, environmental and economic success in Southwestern Pennsylvania ever since. Learn how Sustainable Pittsburgh works to encourage sustainable behavior by supporting Sustainable Pennsylvania Certifications, restaurant certifications, and many other initiatives that advance sustainable behavior.

Going Green in PA: A Community Education Event

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

Interested in creating a more sustainable future for Pennsylvania? Discuss local clean energy projects + how to take climate action. Dive into what the newly planned hydrogen hub, ARCH2, means for our communities, and how we can ensure our energy future is clean, safe, and accessible.

53rd Annual World Affairs Institute: Navigating Climate Intersections

University of Pittsburgh 4200 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh

For 53 years, the World Affairs Institute has engaged student leaders in deep discussions of key issues in international affairs to help them develop the skills to understand and think critically about their world.    Join us on March 5, 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh as we explore how to navigate our new climate reality and […]