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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs
DESCRIPTION:Webinar #3 (November 9): The Crucial Partnership with Regulators: What Should SEOs Ask of PUC/PSCs \n\n\n\nThe 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 state. \n\n\n\nHear from a cutting-edge program implementer about the key elements that allow for leveraging of multiple funding streams and still ensure seamless delivery to customers. Regulatory experts will then share actionable recommendations for how to make this best practice scenario a reality in your state. \n\n\n\nThis is a perfect opportunity to learn how a lasting\, cooperative partnership between the state energy office and utility regulator is an essential tool for maximizing benefits from the IRA. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/webinar-series-designing-successful-state-energy-office-ira-rebate-programs-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:2023 GPNP Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2023-gpnp-summit/
LOCATION:David L Lawrence Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T200000
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Charging Community Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/electric-vehicle-charging-community-information-session/
LOCATION:Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission\, 42 21st St\, Suite 101\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231020T193338Z
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SUMMARY:O'Noir the Experience
DESCRIPTION:The O’Noir Foundation is proud to present to you\, O’Noir: The Experience\, a collaborative interactive event where fashion and food become one. \n\n\n\nO’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. As you are presented each dish\, you will view the clothing that inspired your course on models walking around. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/onoir-the-experience/
LOCATION:The Grand Hall at the Priory\, 614 Pressley Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231018T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T145355Z
UID:19408-1698946200-1698957000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Inspire Speakers Series presents: Everything Old is New Again: A Lesson In Material Reuse
DESCRIPTION: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 circular economy relates to any type of consumer product\, it can be especially impactful when applied to the buildings where we spend our time. Our buildings contain thousands of materials and products\, most of which are sent to the landfill at the end of use. But there are ways in which our buildings can help preserve our health\, the environment\, and our culture.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/inspire-speakers-series-presents-everything-old-is-new-again-a-lesson-in-material-reuse/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 5051 Center Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15213
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231025T151751Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs
DESCRIPTION:Webinar #2 (November 2): Investing in a Community-Based Efficiency Workforce with the IRA \n\n\n\nThe 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 establishing and growing a statewide efficiency workforce. Speakers will provide an overview of the intent and requirements for the funding\, as well as on-the-ground examples of programs states can implement\, no matter their current workforce status. \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to learn how states can leverage this funding to invest in and lay the groundwork for a well-trained\, equitable\, statewide energy efficiency workforce. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/webinar-series-designing-successful-state-energy-office-ira-rebate-programs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230712T191622Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Sustainable PA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will focus on promoting sustainable practices in Pennsylvania and exploring ways to reach local community energy emissions reduction goals\, specifically by creating a climate action plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2023-sustainable-pa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Wyndham Gettysburg
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Designing Successful State Energy Office IRA Rebate Programs
DESCRIPTION:Webinar #1 (October 26): Program Design Principles and Elevating Equity \n\n\n\nThe 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 contractors\, ensuring durable retrofit market momentum\, and facilitating stakeholder involvement to inform solutions. Equity priorities will be a common thread throughout the webinar\, including guidance for serving affordable multifamily housing. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn about innovative program design and solutions that connect with disadvantaged populations to maximize rebate program impacts in your state. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/webinar-series-designing-successful-state-energy-office-ira-rebate-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231013T175710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T175814Z
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SUMMARY:Life Without Lead Summit
DESCRIPTION: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 communities as a whole\, so we all need to take responsibility for addressing this issue.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/life-without-lead-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231013T175231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T181116Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Equity: Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION: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 further. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/bridge-to-equity-affordable-housing/
LOCATION:Fairmont Pittsburgh\, 510 Market St\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231006T131053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T131055Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh WRISE Inaugural Gala Event
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pittsburgh WRISE \n\n\n\nJoin 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 leaders. \n\n\n\nWRISE accelerates the transition to a sustainable and equitable energy future by igniting the collective power of community\, and imagines a transformed energy ecosystem where all people and our planet thrive by focusing on community\, equity\, courage\, and authenticity. The organization offers networking and mentoring for women and others who want to make an impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/pittsburgh-wrise-inaugural-gala-event/
LOCATION:Energy Innovation Center\, 1435 Bedford Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231018T141550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T141552Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Take advantage of the crisp weather and enjoy the peak of fall foliage as we ride along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Along the way\, hear from local organizations about how they’re working to make our region more sustainable and learn how we can take climate action in our daily lives.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/climate-action-community-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, 3328 Penn Avenue & 21st Street POGOH station\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15219
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231006T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T135107Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh \n\n\n\nDo you want to protect our world\, but don’t know where to start? Join The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh for a Climate Action Community Bike Ride on October 22\, 10AM-1PM to enjoy our region’s trails and connect with our globally-minded community. \n\n\n\nTogether\, you will ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, looping through Point State Park and ending in the Strip District. Along the way\, attendees will hear from speakers on how you can take action to build a more sustainable world. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/climate-action-community-bike-ride/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T131500
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231013T193957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T194025Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Guidebook for Pennsylvania Landowners:  Leasing Property for Large-Scale Solar Development 
DESCRIPTION:Solar is one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association\, the U.S. solar industry is on target to add a record-breaking 32 gigawatts of new solar capacity to the grid in 2023\, which is 50% more than it added last year. Due to several policy incentives and the fact that large-scale solar is now the least expensive form of electricity\, energy companies around the world are expanding their solar operations through large-scale and community solar operations. Many of them have their eyes set on Pennsylvania due to its abundance of land and proximity to electricity transmission lines. That’s why the Pennsylvania Solar Center and Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services have teamed up to develop a Guidebook for Landowners to navigate Pennsylvania’s growing solar markets.   \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/solar-guidebook-for-pennsylvania-landowners-leasing-property-for-large-scale-solar-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20231006T125855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T130027Z
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SUMMARY:Indiana County's 6th Annual Sustainable Economic Development Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Sustainable Economic Development Task Force \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to support a sustainable economy in Indiana County! \n\n\n\nThis year’s topics include: \n\n\n\n\n – Solar Leasing In Indiana County with Tom Beresnyak and Joseph Conklin of Penn State Extension of Indiana County\n\n\n\n– Indiana County Broadband Deployment Initiative with Byron Stauffer Jr and Rea Energy\n\n\n\n– Outdoor Recreation Economy with Adriene Smochek\, First Waves\, Laura R. Herrington\, and Robert Nymick\n\n\n\n– Second Annual Electric Vehicle Car Show!!!\n\n\n\n– Air Liquide Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant In Center Twp.\, PA\n\n\n\n– And “Uplifting People\, Place\, & Projects: Economic\, Workforce\, & Community Revitalization in Indiana County” with Sherene Hess\, Indiana County Commissioner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/indiana-county-6th-annual-sustainable-economic-development-summit/
LOCATION:Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC)\, 711 Pratt Dr\, Indiana\, Pennsylvania\, 15705
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230906T135839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T171255Z
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SUMMARY:Dine with a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Through a unique partnership with Casbah\, we are able to offer a limited number of seats for Sustainable Pittsburgh supporters to come and enjoy a chef-curated\, four-course meal and an opportunity to talk with Joylette Portlock\, Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Executive Director. Join us\, and hear the latest on our work to empower decision-making that builds a fundamentally equitable\, resilient\, healthy\, and prosperous region. Together\, we are creating a region where stakeholders are connected\, sustainability knowledge is shared and applied\, and all people can succeed. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/dine-with-a-purpose/
LOCATION:Casbah Mediterranean Kitchen & Wine Bar\, 229 S Highland Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15206
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Pittsburgh Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230712T191044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T200613Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Municipal Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League \n\n\n\nElected and appointed officials from the Pennsylvania Municipal League\, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association will share resources and innovative ideas\, discuss issues of mutual concern and participate in a wide array of educational and professional development sessions designed to address the ways and means of meeting pressing challenges of municipal management and good governance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2023-municipal-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Wind Creek Hotel\, Bethlehem\, PA
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230908T122941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T123353Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: PA GreenGov Council & Penn State Sustainability  \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2023-annual-commonwealth-sustainability-week/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230905T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T145846Z
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SUMMARY:SCDN Policy Connection: Vitalizing Justice40 Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Justice40 is a national initiative that calls for at least 40% of the benefits from certain federal investments to be directed to communities overburdened by social\, environmental and economic distress. Seventeen federal agencies have identified over 450 Justice40-covered programs to prioritize communities experiencing flooding\, high energy costs\, high asthma rates\, transportation barriers\, and many other types of burdens.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn more about what the Justice40 Initiative may mean for your municipality and how to access tools available to address a variety of environmental justice needs. We’ll also review Pennsylvania’s recently updated Environmental Justice Policy and new PennEnviroScreen tool\, which identifies communities facing environmental justice issues using 32 environmental\, health and socio-economic indicators.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nJustin Dula\, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection\n\n\n\nKelly Henderson\, Sustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nMatt Mahoney\, Sustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nMatthew Tejada\, US Environmental Protection Agency\n\n\n\n\nView Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/scdn-policy-connection-vitalizing-justice40-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230823T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T163709Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Power Transformation: 2023 MEGA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: The Air & Waste Management Association \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe MEGA Symposium returns in 2023 with a focus on the transition of the energy generation industry to cleaner and climate resilient electric power that can remain cost-effective and reliable. Electric power energy issues abound as the world and the industry address environmental policy challenges—climate change\, air quality\, waste and water policy\, environmental justice\, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG)—and various technology issues related to energy production and delivery\, including the latest cutting-edge options.  \n\n\n\nThe MEGA Symposium will provide technical information\, solutions\, and insights on policy developments; methods for managing compliance; and new technologies and environmental controls.  The conference content will be of value to power company staff responsible for compliance and policy\, managers\, and engineers; technology suppliers and consultants; project developers; early career industry professionals; government agency managers and staff; academicians; and staff from environmental non-governmental organizations in North America and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/electric-power-transformation-2023-mega-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square\, 300 W Station Square Dr\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T010000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230920T150846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T150848Z
UID:19249-1695342600-1695344400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Watts & Learn: Solar + Storage + Microgrids = Energy Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few years\, Pennsylvania state agencies\, advocates\, utilities\, and other stakeholders have looked more closely at the potential of electricity-storage\, microgrids\, and other systems that support the growth of solar and other renewable energy in Pennsylvania. But what have we learned? \n\n\n\nJoin the Pennsylvania Solar Center and the experts for an update on all of these timely and relevant activities. We’ll be joined by Dave Edinger at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to provide an overview of the PUC’s Proposed Policy Statement\, and Kevin Wright\, President of ProtoGen\, a Pennsylvania-based microgrid developer\, to talk about ProtoGen’s evaluation of microgrid feasibility across Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/watts-learn-solar-storage-microgrids-energy-freedom/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Pennsylvania Solar Center":MAILTO:sharon@pasolarcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230908T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T134511Z
UID:19081-1694854800-1694880000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Alcosan's Annual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Alcosan \n\n\n\nThe region’s largest watershed and environmental festival\, FREE and open to the public! Explore informative and entertaining exhibits suitable for all ages. You’ll learn about Alcosan’s efforts to support the Clean Water Plan\, and see firsthand the construction of their treatment plant. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/alcosans-annual-open-house/
LOCATION:Allegheny County Sanitary Authority\, 3300 Preble Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15233
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ALCOSAN":MAILTO:public.relations@alcosan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230728T181454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T181851Z
UID:14518-1694772000-1694782800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Commercial Induction Cooking Workshop - CHECK Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in decarbonizing your building by converting your commercial kitchen to induction cookingequipment? If so\, join us for this in-person workshop! \n\n\n\n\nLearn about DEP’s new Cooking in Healthy ElectrifiedCommercial Kitchens (CHECK) rebate program forRestaurants\, K-12 schools\, higher education institutions\, and nonprofits whose missionsfocus on healthcare or community services.\n\n\n\nChef Chris Galarza of Forward Dining Solutions will provide in-person demonstrations ofvarious induction cooking equipment and explain how it works to reduce facility energycosts and improve the health of building occupants. You’ll be able to experience firsthandthe excellent performance of induction cooking and learn helpful tips on how to use thisequipment.\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about induction cooking andpotentially installing this equipment in their commercial kitchen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/commercial-induction-cooking-workshop-check-program/
LOCATION:RE Farm Café at Windswept\, 1000 Fillmore Road\, Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T213000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230908T124337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T124829Z
UID:19074-1694716200-1694727000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Fair Shake Fest - Celebrate 10 Years of Environmental Legal Aid in Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Fair Shake \n\n\n\nCelebrating 10 years of environmental legal aid in Appalachia! Enjoy an evening of food\, drinks\, live bluegrass music and silent auction with items from partners such as Patagonia & learn how they work to support equal access\, environmental justice\, and community democracy. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/fair-shake-fest-celebrate-10-years-of-environmental-legal-aid-in-appalachia/
LOCATION:Tree Pittsburgh\, 32 62nd St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230808T183136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T183138Z
UID:14855-1693987200-1694106000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Time to Scale Up!
DESCRIPTION:Join KEEA & EEA-NJ for their 12th Annual Policy Conference. Whether your work covers New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\, or beyond\, you’ll leave with real insight on how the energy efficiency industry can meet the moment—and scale. \n\n\n\nUnprecedented levels of investment in energy efficiency and adjacent sectors are poised to transform our industry both regionally and nationally. Growth and expansion are in the cards—but can we take what we’ve been dealt and do it the right way? “Time to Scale Up!” looks to the future with an eye toward the best policy\, program\, and practical strategies for making this growth stage in our industry both sustainable and impactful. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/time-to-scale-up/
LOCATION:Mt. Laurel\, New Jersey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T205000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230823T195815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T200715Z
UID:18829-1693251000-1693255800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:KING COAL: A Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:With director Elaine McMillion Sheldon in person to introduce the film and do Q&A after the screening! Co-Presented with Film Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA lyrical tapestry of a place and people\, KING COAL meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry\, the communities it has shaped\, and the myths it has created. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon reshapes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking in a spectacularly beautiful and deeply moving immersion into Central Appalachia where coal is not just a resource\, but a way of life\, imagining the ways a community can re-envision itself. While deeply situated in the regions under the reign of King Coal\, where McMillion Sheldon has lived and worked her entire life\, the film transcends time and place\, emphasizing the ways in which all are connected through an immersive mosaic of belonging\, ritual\, and imagination. Emerging from the long shadows of the coal mines\, KING COAL untangles the pain from the beauty\, and illuminates the innately human capacity for change. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/king-coal-a-film-screening/
LOCATION:Harris Theater\, 809 Liberty Ave\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15222
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230809T150925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T150928Z
UID:14988-1692813600-1692817200@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Climate Smart Agriculture: Impacts from the Affordable Clean Energy Plan
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the 2023 Farm Bill\, the reauthorization process\, and why climate smart conservation programs are so vital to addressing the climate crisis. The historic passage of the Affordable Clean Energy Plan is at the one year mark\, and along with the extensive clean energy programs is a $20 billion Farm Bill. There is no shortage of threats to cutting various conservation and climate smart agricultural components within the Farm Bill\, and it is essential that throughout the legislative process that these programs remain intact. A robust and clean Farm Bill will have a significant impact on farming livelihood\, how food is grown\, and addressing long standing inequities in our food systems for farmers of color. This legislation covers programs ranging from crop insurance for farmers\, to healthy food access for low-income families\, supporting sustainable farming practices and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/climate-smart-agriculture-impacts-from-the-affordable-clean-energy-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230731T151119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T173143Z
UID:14707-1692779400-1692896400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:2023 Nature of Place Symposium: Faith and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:The way people interact with nature and relate to the wild world is often rooted in the spiritual ideas and beliefs that we were raised with. The symposium invites us all to explore the spectrum of beliefs about nature held by our neighbors and community members so we can understand one another and discover the hidden points where our views intersect. By examining the intertwined histories of belief\, nature and humanity\, we seek to learn from the past and present to cultivate climate action for the future.The first day of the symposium will be virtual and feature academic insights on the relationship between spiritual beliefs and environmental action\, and the second day can be attended either in-person or virtually and will feature a variety of practicing perspectives on building creative bridges towards climate action. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2023-nature-of-place-symposium-faith-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens\, One Schenley Park\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230809T144746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T151014Z
UID:14984-1692273600-1692277200@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Food at the Foundation: Why Appalachia Needs Food Assistance that Works for Us
DESCRIPTION:Learn why the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP – also known as food assistance- is so important to Appalachian communities\, and how to advocate for a stronger SNAP program for Appalachia in the upcoming Farm Bill.  We need to build an economy that respects working people—that means improving access to food benefits. Making it easier for families to access food assistance allows people to work\, take care of their families\, and contribute to their communities.   \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/food-at-the-foundation-why-appalachia-needs-food-assistance-that-works-for-us/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T131931
CREATED:20230728T155528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T200943Z
UID:14430-1692194400-1692199800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Shaping the Pennsylvania Clean Energy & Efficiency Workforce Future
DESCRIPTION:EEA\, E2\, the Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia\, and Sustainable Pittsburgh are proud to partner on a workforce development webinar focused on Shaping the Pennsylvania Clean Energy Workforce Future. This fast-paced virtual event will feature several presenters—including DEP Secretary Richard Negrin and PUC Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss—along with interactive opportunities for attendees to ask questions. Pennsylvania recently welcomed a slate of new administrative leaders\, poised to help the Commonwealth’s business community capitalize on both the relentless transition to a cleaner energy future and new federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. But that business community also faces significant workforce shortages. Join us as we address the state of readiness of our workforce for the next phase of the clean energy transition. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/shaping-the-pennsylvania-clean-energy-efficiency-workforce-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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