Sustainable Pittsburgh

Electric Power Industry Conference: The Global Grid
2017-11-13 08:00 - 2017-11-14 15:30 (America/New_York) | Doubletree Hotel and Suites, One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The 12th Annual University of Pittsburgh Electric Power Industry Conference (EPIC) welcomes industry leaders, investors, researchers, academics, and students to discuss and debate the opportunities and challenges of the industry.
Join the University of Pittsburgh for a full schedule of presentations by experts from Europe, Asia, and North America, with panels covering European Experiences with Grid Transition, International Perspectives on Infrastructure Design, and Global Technology Developments.

THINC30
2017-11-15 06:30 - 18:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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THINC30 is a summit on transforming, harnessing, innovating, navigating and collaborating for a purpose-driven, sustainable future by 2030.
Hosted by Covestro, this day-long event aims to explore how the Pittsburgh region can leverage a purpose-driven approach to introduce and accelerate sustainable business development, public-private partnerships and social innovation in Pittsburgh. The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) provide a framework for “achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – in a balanced and integrated manner” by 2030.
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9th Annual Sustainability Conference: Engineering a Sustainable Economy
2017-11-16 07:00 - 14:30 | August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Engineering a Sustainable Economy
Innovating Solutions for the 21st Century
The American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section, Sustainable Pittsburgh, and Environmental Water Resources Institute Pittsburgh Chapter are teaming up once again to host the 9th Annual Sustainability Conference.
8:00 am – Breakfast
8:30 am – 3:00 pm – Program
Conference Abstract:
Across the globe, businesses and public agencies are implementing sustainable engineering practices to reduce ecological impacts, optimize social benefits, stand out with stakeholders, and stimulate financial and social return on investments. Planners, engineers, and scientists are achieving these goals through recent innovations such as building information modelling, interconnected systems integration, and “smart” infrastructure data analytics. These types of innovative sustainable practices are resulting in palpable cost savings as well as achieving social and ecological goals. Significant cost savings and related economic benefits are being achieved by incorporating sustainable practices within procurement approaches, engineering design standards, and operations. As expectations for sustainable design and performance gain momentum in public policy and the marketplace, planning and design professionals are increasingly stepping up to plan and build more sustainable communities in which to live, work, and play.
Keynote Session: Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
– John Stanton, President and CEO, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
Keynote Session: Driving Change Through Sustainability in Los Angeles County California
– Rossana D’Antonio, Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Work
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Shop Small, Shop Sustainable - Small Business Saturday
2017-11-24 23:00 - 2017-11-25 22:30 | PA
Small Business Saturday is Nov 25 this year – the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Be ready to Shop Small, AND Shop Sustainable at your local sustainable small businesses!
Sustainable Pittsburgh has recognized more than 200 small business owners in the region with the Sustainable Small Business Designation. This program elevates small business owners who are working to make their business and community more equitable, prosperous and environmentally responsible. In short, they’re becoming more sustainable!
Please support designated Sustainable Small Businesses on November 25th and throughout this holiday season. They include bakeries, clothing boutiques, hobby shops, florists, salons, barbers, restaurants, bookshops and so much more. A full list of businesses is available here: shopsustainablesmallbiz.org.
You can help get the word out and celebrate southwestern Pennsylvania’s growing sustainable small business community using #shopsustainablesmallbiz.
Are you a business owner who would like to become part of this growing community? More information is available on Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Champions for Sustainability website.

#GiveBigPittsburgh
2017-11-27 23:00 - 2017-11-28 22:59 | PA
Sustainable Pittsburgh is participating in #GiveBigPittsburgh on Tuesday, November 28! Designed to leverage the charitable energies of #GivingTuesday, Give Big is an online giving day hosted by the Pittsburgh Magazine in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Foundation to support nonprofits in the Pittsburgh area. This day replaces the Pittsburgh Foundation’s annual Day of Giving. What’s more, donations using this online platform can be made through December 31, 2017! Please support the work of Sustainable Pittsburgh and the other worthy nonprofits through #GiveBigPittsburgh. Details are available at www.givebigpittsburgh.com.

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing
2017-11-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor air quality, and financing.
What You’ll Learn
How does energy get to your building, particularly in a deregulated market like Pennsylvania?
What is the process for energy procurement, with and without renewables?
Are renewable energy certificates right for your organization?
Get information on these topics and more at Grid to Green Energy Purchasing.
Presenters

Lindsay Baxter, Program Manager, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Robin Cunningham, Green Products Specialist, WGL Energy
Christopher Townsend, Attorney, Clark Hill
Marty Altschul, University Engineer, Carnegie Mellon University

Environmental Justice Caucus
2017-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join history makers and community leaders to share success stories and discuss important environmental justice issues at the Environmental Justice Caucus, co-sponsored by Homewood Children’s Village. Take this opportunity to network with your peers and discuss community highlights and visions for your community as well as environmental justice and brownfields issues.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: Free to attend

Brownfields 2017: Sustainable Communities Start Here
2017-12-05 07:00 - 2017-12-07 16:30 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The heart of Brownfields 2017 is a dynamic educational program of speakers, discussions, mobile workshops, films and other learning formats that are calibrated to provide you with case study examples, program updates, and useful strategies for meeting your brownfield challenges head on. Featuring dozens of educational sessions and mobile workshops including many showcasing the Steel City and the redevelopment in the surrounding region, the exceptional training offered by the conference has something for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
The conference is also a premier stop for the private sector as many events including a vibrant exhibit hall and other transactional activities are catered towards companies doing the business of brownfields cleanup and redevelopment. The exhibit hall will feature upwards of 150 booths housing federal agencies, engineering firms, developers, environmental cleanup companies, legal and financial expertise, nonprofits, and other types of organizations.
Who Should Attend
If you are in the brownfields industry or are part of a locale with a brownfields site, and you are looking to revitalize your community, spur economic growth, restore the environment, and protect the public health, then don’t miss Brownfields 2017.
