Sustainable Pittsburgh

Infrastructure & Resilience Activator Series: Energy
2022-11-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT
Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in energy efficiency, resilience, and how to find technical assistance in implementation. Presenters include the Federal Department of Energy, PA Department of Environmental Protection, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session or send any questions to ejr73@pitt.edu ahead of the event.
Featured Opportunities:
-Microgrid & Energy Storage for Critical Facilities Feasibility Program
-DEP’s Shared Energy Manager & Capstone Programs
-Federal Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program
-Funding & Technical Assistance for Cities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law/IRA

2022 CEOs for Sustainability C-Suite Summit
2022-11-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Mill 19 at Hazelwood Green, 4000 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by: CEOs for Sustainability

Craftical: An Intense Virtual Crafting Competition
2022-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Presented by: Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
Get your craft on (virtually!) at the craft-off! Create the greatest/weirdest thing you possibly can in just 30 minutes and win prizes!

Plastics Recycling Markets Development Summit
2022-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilton Garden Inn East, 3943 Tecport Dr., Harrisburg, PA, United States
Presented by: Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center
Session to include:

Plastic Recycling Markets News for Pennsylvania
New Markets and Facilities Updates
Closed Loop Partners MRF Program
Plastic in Asphalt Technology
Third-Party Certification Benefits
DEP Updates and Waste Composition

Grainstorm
2022-10-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Chatham Uniersity Eden Hall Campus, 6035 Ridge Rd, Gibsonia, PA
Join CRAFT for a day learning all about the regional grainshed in Western PA with hands-on workshops and roundtable discussions. This event is perfect for regional grain leaders, industry professionals, business owners interested in incorporating more regional grains into their product lines, and everyday enthusiasts of regional grains. A day of learning will close out with a happy hour, networking event and snacks from our wood-fired bread oven. Click here for more information and to register.

Infrastructure & Resilience Activator Series: Transportation
2022-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Presented by: CONNECT and PennDOT
Learn more about state and regional opportunities for local governments to invest in multimodal transportation, equitable access, and EV fleets. Presenters include the PA Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, and State Representative Sara Innamorato. Ask questions on the featured opportunities during the session or send any questions to ejr73@pitt.edu ahead of the event.
Featured Opportunities:
-Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant/Level 2 Charging Rebate
-Driving PA Forward Grants
-Multimodal Transportation Fund Statewide Program (PennDOT)
-WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Grants

Newcastle University and the University of Pittsburgh Virtual Collaborative Conference
2022-10-19 00:00 - 2022-10-20 23:59 | Virtual
Presented by: The University of Pittsburgh and Newcastle University
Between 19 and 20 October 2022 Newcastle University will host the second collaborative conference. Building on last year’s conference they will explore and share best practices on how Universities advance place-based approaches through community and student engagement and importantly how we measure our impact and demonstrate accountability to our communities and stakeholders.
The conference will include a program of concurrent sessions focused on the themes of sustainability, health, culture and cities and places. Plenary sessions will draw upon the role universities play in their place, looking at a range of international contexts and approaches to impact and evaluation.

Pittsburgh Clean Water Festival
2022-10-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Millvale Riverfront Park, 70 River Front Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
Presented by: The Pittsburgh Section of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE Pittsburgh and Friends are hosting a series of events and a water themed festival on Saturday October 15th the weekend prior to the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act on October 18th, 2022. The festival will be free and open to the public with food trucks, exhibitors with educational water activities, artists, free commemorative t-shirt to the first 200 attendees, a festival river trail bike parade, free rowing lessons provided by Three Rivers Rowing Association, a free tree giveaway by Tree Pittsburgh, and presentations from water experts and water related activities for all ages.

PRC's Pittsburgh ReuseFest
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 | To Be Announced
Clean out the garage…the basement…the overflowing closets throughout the house and gather gently used items to drop off at ReuseFest, a large-scale collection of materials to be REUSED by local nonprofits.
The Pennsylvania Resources Council’s “ReuseFest” – a one-of-a-kind drop-off event for gently used materials destined for reuse by numerous local nonprofit organizations – accepts a wide variety of items including bedding/bath, clothing, furniture, kitchen items, medical supplies, pet supplies and more.
Click on here to view a list of participating nonprofits and materials accepted.

Decent Work and Economic Growth
2022-10-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Presented by: The GreenGov Council and Penn State’s Sustainability Institute
This webinar will feature Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center, as we explore employment and financial inequalities within our society. Specific discussion areas will include the current state and impact of unemployment, inflation, and income inequality in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Summit
2022-10-03 00:00 - 2022-10-07 23:59 | Virtual
Presented by: PA GreenGov Council
Join Pennsylvania’s leading sustainability experts, elected officials, state-agency leaders and policymakers for an exciting and informative series of conversations and presentations during the first-ever Pennsylvania Sustainability Summit hosted by the PA GreenGov Council.
This conference is free, open to all, and virtual — so you can join from your home or office. Attendees will get an inside view of the policies, programs and funding initiatives designed to help advance energy efficiency, climate resiliency and create a more sustainable future for Pennsylvania.

Innovative CEOs Enabling and Expanding Decarbonization
2022-09-23 10:15 - 11:15 | David L Lawrence Convention Center
Presented by: Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability as a part of the Global Clean Energy Action Forum
The Global Clean Energy Action Forum is proud to host over 115 side events where Ministers, government stakeholders, companies, organizations, and other members of the clean energy community will come together to advance the critical work of rapidly accelerating the innovation and deployment of clean energy technology around the world.
Sustainable Pittsburgh and CEOs for Sustainability will take a look at how business innovators are driving rapid decarbonization. A panel of leaders in the CEOs for Sustainability executive network, hosted by the nonprofit Sustainable Pittsburgh, will share how their businesses are broadly advancing rapid decarbonization. Panelists include businesses whose leading-edge technologies and services are reducing carbon emissions in the building and transportation sectors, as well as those pursuing net-zero goals and Science Based Targets in their own operations and supply chains. Featured technologies include whole-building performance modeling and simulation; low-energy mixed-use building development; a 100% biodiesel fuel system for mid- to heavy-duty diesel engines; and on-site solar, wind, and EV charging. Attendees will learn why CEOs for Sustainability leaders are committed to decarbonization and other sustainability principles as a driver of innovation and competitive advantage, including through their Leading Forward priorities for a thriving southwestern PA economy that works for all people.
Panel:

Beth Eckenrode, Co-Founder, AUROS Group
Brian Brickhouse, President, Eaton
Lalit Chordia, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, Thar Process
Mas Ogiso, President & CEO and Founding Member, Oriden

Moderator:

Joylette Portlock, Ph.D., Executive Director, Sustainable Pittsburgh

To attend this side event you must be registered for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum. Registration is currently closed. Members of the media may still register for livestream viewing of select sessions.

Lawn Conversion and Green Infrastructure–Why and How? (Part 1)
2022-09-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Join WeConservePA and guest speakers from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry, Rural and Community Forestry section for a two-part presentation on the whys and how-to’s of lawn conversion and green infrastructure.
DCNR launched its Lawn Conversion program in 2020. Born out of the Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, this statewide program’s goal is to improve water quality through converting mowed grass lawn areas to either forest or meadow, both of which help to improve infiltration and remove pollutants in stormwater runoff. In this session, we will cover how the lawn conversion program was envisioned and how it is currently operating, how DCNR is working to make lawn conversion funding and technical assistance available to partner organizations working with landowners in Pennsylvania, the basics of designing and implementing lawn conversion projects, and the challenges that come with converting lawn to meadow or forest.

2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum
2022-09-21 00:00 - 2022-09-23 23:59 | David L Lawrence Convention Center
On September 21 – 23, 2022, in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation ministerial — along with partners in the private sector, academia, innovators, civil society, youth and communities everywhere. The three-day event will feature a high-level plenary, topical roundtables with energy and science ministers from 31 countries, CEOs and experts, side events, technology demonstrations, and other activities. This will be THE clean energy event of the year! Register today at https://gceaf.org/registration/.
We are pleased to share that Sustainable Pittsburgh Executive Director Joylette Portlock is joining partners from across southwestern PA to serve on the host committee for the GCEAF. Learn more about the host committee at https://gceaf.org/host-committee/.

Clean Energy Justice Convergence
2022-09-20 00:00 - 2022-09-23 23:59
Presented by: The Clean Energy Justice Convergence
The Clean Energy Justice Convergence is a 3-day action during the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial in Pittsburgh on September 21-23, 2022. This work is dedicated to frontline communities and will shine a spotlight on the costs, health impacts and environmental devastation associated with extractive and fossil fuel-based energy initiatives. Check out the many events during this convergence.

ADHESIVES & SEALANTS SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
2022-09-19 00:00 - 2022-09-21 23:59 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Presented by: The Adhesives and Sealants Council
This two-day forum will provide an understanding of sustainability concepts applicable to the adhesive and sealant industry, including case studies, stakeholder partnerships, and existing challenges and opportunities among the covered presentations.

Watts & Learn Webinar Series
2022-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Presented by: PA Solar Center and KEEA
Please join the Pennsylvania Solar Center and Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance for a discussion about how the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act can support the expansion of solar energy and energy efficiency in our state. We’ll take a deep dive into the solar and energy efficiency programs, grants, incentives, and other opportunities enabled by the Inflation Reduction Act as well as suggestions for what to expect in the coming months.

Return on all Relationships (R.O.A.R.)
2022-09-15 16:00 - 19:00 | AC Hotel by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown, 1126 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Provided by: EMSDC
This pop-up Pittsburgh Panel Discussion and Networking Event will feature a panel discussion amongst diverse business owners doing business in the local, national, and global marketplace and moderated by Allegheny Conference on Community Development Vice President of Marketing, Jennifer M. Spann. Each of the companies represented are led certified Minority Businesses and they do business in and bring business into Pittsburgh. This convening event leads up to the EMSDC Annual R.O.A.R. Conference and continues the conversation about how local business is global business and how diverse businesses make a difference in the Pittsburgh region as EMSDC celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

Electric Vehicle Charging Community Info Session
2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Manchester Citizen Corp. Office, 1319 Allegheny Avenue, 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA
Presented by: PennDOT
Learn about the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. Provide your thoughts about EVs and the needs in your community.

ALCOSAN's 2022 Open House
2022-09-10 09:00 - 16:00 | ALCOSAN, 3300 Preble Ave, Pittsburgh, PA|PA|PA|PA
Provided by: ALCOSAN
Join ALCOSAN for its award-winning Open House, Saturday, September 10, 2022 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rain or shine, enjoy a fun-filled day of hands-on environmental exhibits, wastewater treatment plant and laboratory tours, microbiology and watershed life demonstrations, and educational activities for all ages! FREE and Open to the public!
Register here.
Please note: Registration for tours is required and can be done here.
Check out their treatment plant construction underway to support ALCOSAN’s Clean Water Plan.

ROCIS Intro to the Low Cost Monitoring Project
2022-08-29 10:30 - 11:45, 2022-08-28 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
Provided by: ROCIS
The purpose of this project is to explore and clarify the value of and applications for low cost monitoring devices in the context of indoor air quality. While our focus is on dwellings and their residents, we can accommodate several participants representing workplaces in each cohort—as long as there is a suitable place to locate monitors outside. Monitoring kits are loaned for a period of 4 weeks. The kit includes seven devices to measure particles, CO (carbon monoxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide), radon, temperature, and humidity.
Take this webinar to learn more about the LCMP and our upcoming virtual monitoring Cohort 52 (Sept. 15–Oct. 14). A limited number of folks outside of southwest PA can participate in this cohort.

Household Chemical Collection Event in Allegheny County at Boyce Park
2022-08-20 08:45 - 13:00 | Location Boyce Park Four Seasons Ski Lodge Parking Lot, 754 Center Road, Piitsburgh, PA
Safely dispose of common household chemicals Saturday, August 20th, at Pennsylvania Resource Council’s Household Chemical Collection event. PRC’s collection events are registration based. This allows them to control the flow of traffic into the event, ensuring an efficient and safe experience for the public and their staff and recycling partners. Learn more and register here!

G.E.T. Solar Communities Round 2 Informational Session
2022-08-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Please join the Pennsylvania Solar Center for their video conference to learn more about G.E.T. Solar Communities, the latest instalment of the G.E.T. Solar initiative, wherein they help communities across the commonwealth realize their solar energy potential.
G.E.T. Solar Communities works with municipalities and community leadership organizations to build community awareness of solar energy and guides businesses and non-profit organizations with the community through the entire solar procurement process. Pennsylvania Solar Center connects them with the technical assistance and financing options that best suits their project, while providing education and support throughout.
If your community has considered going solar, now is the time!

Southwest Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Roundtable: Solar Project Planning and Opportunities
2022-07-28 08:30 - 10:30 | Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) North Campus, Room 3002, 8701 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA
The SWPA EE Roundtable has teamed up with PA Solar Center and the CCAC North Campus to provide an in-person presentation on the G.E.T. Solar program and showcase CCAC North’s new 543kW solar installment, which was facilitated by the G.E.T. Solar program.
PA Solar Center’s G.E.T. Solar program provides technical assistance and financial guidance for organizations across the Commonwealth looking to benefit from solar energy.
The SWPA EE Roundtable’s mission is to help businesses and industry in SWPA reduce energy costs through improved energy management, energy efficiency optimization, and implementation of cutting-edge technology. The Roundtable provides a forum for large industrial and commercial energy users to share information and learn from experts on various energy topics, from energy efficiency technologies to energy management strategies.

E-Waste Collection
2022-07-05 11:00 - 14:00
Provided by: PRC
At no cost, participants can drop off cell/home phones, computer towers and peripheral equipment (keyboards, laptops, mice, etc.) and video game consoles/DVD players.
For an additional fee, individuals can drop off televisions, computer monitors and printers.

Open Streets - Downtown to Lawrenceville
2022-06-26 10:00 - 14:00
Penn Avenue and Butler Street are yours for the day, so lace up your sneakers or pump up your bike tires! Come out to Explore hundreds of businesses from Market Square to the Strip District to Lawrenceville on our most popular route yet!

League Sustainability Web Conference
2022-06-21 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join the Pennsylvania Municipal League for their 2022 League Sustainability Conference.

BRIDGE TO 2030
2022-06-21 08:30 - 10:30 | The Highline Conference Center, 317 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Provided by: Green Building Alliance
Join GBA’s 2030 District team for breakfast and networking at the Highline; learn about the intersection of Building Science and Data Science and latest updates from Duquesne Light Co.

Allegheny SolarFest
2022-06-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Hazelwood Green, 4501 Lytle Street, Pittsburgh, United States
Provided by: Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
Allegheny SolarFest is a fun, festive outdoor celebration of all things solar, full of music, great food, and lots of solar! Join to learn about solar, connect with solar installers and related businesses, and check out the latest electric vehicle models!
This year’s event will take place at Hazelwood’s Green Plaza – Mill 19, former J & L Steel mill. This site now features 2-megawatt solar installation – the largest solar installation in the country on a sloped roof- at the Hazelwood Green Plaza. You can expect a full day of education, community involvement, regions largest EV car show and live entertainment. See you under the sun!
