Sustainable Pittsburgh
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 […]
Presented by: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Do 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. Together, you will ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 #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 […]
Presented by: Pennsylvania Municipal League
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 […]
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 […]
