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SUMMARY:Municipal Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the 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 convene for the Municipal Leadership Summit. \n\n\n\nOfficials taking part in the Summit 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\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/municipal-leadership-summit-2/
LOCATION:Scranton\, PA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
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SUMMARY:2024 Commonwealth Sustainability Week
DESCRIPTION:Provided by: PA GreenGov Council and Penn State Sustainability \n\n\n\nJoin us for the fourth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week! The 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\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/2024-commonwealth-sustainability-week/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T235959
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SUMMARY:Week Without Driving PGH
DESCRIPTION:Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods\, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe\, reliable\, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county\, 30% of the population does not drive a car. \n\n\n\nThe Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of all ages with environmental movements and accessible community planning. Together\, we will illustrate challenges and opportunities for non-drivers and call for change that improves mobility for all. \n\n\n\nJoin Pittsburghers for Public Transit\, Access Mob Pittsburgh\, BikePGH and AARP Pittsburgh in pledging to take a Week Without Driving\, and call for true mobility options for all in Allegheny County. You can participate as an individual\, organization or elected official. \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/week-without-driving-pgh/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240918T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T180251Z
UID:21930-1727118000-1727121600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:IRA Tax Credits for Local Governments and Other Tax-Exempt Entities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the SWPA Municipal Project Hub  \n\n\n\nPresentation and discussion of the Impact of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Tax Credits on Local Governments and Other Tax-Exempt Entities by representatives of the United State Department of the Treasury and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania\, Governor’s Office\, Critical Investments. \n\n\n\nThe IRA’s Elective Payment provision (also called Direct Pay) creates a generationally unique funding environment for tax-exempt entities (including local governments\, school districts\, nonprofits\, faith-based organizations) considering novel and clean energy projects (solar\, geothermal\, heat pumps\, hydro). Organizations pursuing these projects – having completed them – can apply to the IRS and receive the value of the Tax Credit associated with the investment in the form of a direct check from the US Treasury. That payment could be between 30-50% of the value of the energy project. \n\n\n\nRepresentatives from the US Treasury will present this opportunity as it affects local governments and other tax-exempt entities. Representatives of the Governor’s Office\, Critical Investments will comment on plans the Commonwealth is pursuing to maximize the value of these Tax Credits in and to the Commonwealth. \n\n\n\nA Q&A and discussion period will follow the presentation. Please note that this event will be held in person and virtually. Please note your attendance type during registration. \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/ira-tax-credits-for-local-governments-and-other-tax-exempt-entities/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240614T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T202322Z
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SUMMARY:KEEA & EEA-NJ's Policy in Action 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:KEEA & EEA-NJ’s Policy Conference continues to attract hundreds of energy efficiency businesses\, utilities\, regulators\, and advocates from New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is Policy in Action! Learn how recent and upcoming policies are affecting on-the-ground action in the Mid-Atlantic energy efficiency industry\, from kitchen-table contractor conversations to state energy offices. \n\n\n\nPolicy in Action features lots of programming to get excited about\, including: \n\n\n\n\n• Three keynote addresses from dynamic speakers Keishaa Austin (DOE)\, Katie McGinty (Johnson Controls)\, and Brian Regli (PA Critical Investments Office).\n\n\n\n• Five panels covering the Pennsylvania and New Jersey energy efficiency landscapes\, decarbonization\, distributed energy resources\, and energy efficiency in affordable housing.\n\n\n\n•Two special roundtable discussions featuring contractor industry perspectives and thought leaders on the future of energy efficiency.\n\n\n\n• A brand new “PechaKucha” session featuring seven-minute presentations from conference attendees on the theme “New Challenges\, New Solutions”.\n\n\n\n• A networking happy hour featuring “movers and shakers” from across the Mid-Atlantic energy efficiency industry.\n\n\n\n• A vibrant sponsor hall full of our region’s leading energy efficiency companies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/keea-eea-njs-policy-in-action-2024-conference/
LOCATION:King of Prussia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240822T183044Z
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SUMMARY:Community Data Justice Collaborative Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power over data as it is used\, governed\, and disseminated in the City of Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\nThe Community Data Justice Collaborative are residents nominated from the public and from community organizations that will engage in decisions that the City of Pittsburgh makes about data\, technology\, and policies that will serve as the foundation of the City’s emerging data governance process. The BEC will engage the Community Data Justice Collaborative and city data stewards in participatory activities to find consensus around how the city uses data and technology. \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/community-data-justice-collaborative-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240905T140711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T132831Z
UID:21861-1726056000-1726059600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:RISE PA: A Game Changer for Industry and Union Labor in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:Join Evergreen Action\, Ohio River Valley Institute\, PA DEP\, Conservation Voters of PA\, and labor and industry groups to discuss a game-changing Pennsylvania pollution reduction program that will create upward of 6\,000 new jobs! You’ll hear from: \n\n\n\n\n– Louie Krak\, Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator\, PA Department of Environmental Protection\n\n\n\n– Rob Bair\, President\, PA Building and Construction Trades Council\n\n\n\n– Katie Blume\, Political and Legislative Director\, Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n– Jeff Mauk\, Director\, Policy Network\, Eastern Region\, CERES\n\n\n\n– Joanne Kilgour\, Executive Director\, Ohio River Valley Institute\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBy tackling the state’s biggest source of climate pollution\, RISE PA will make sure Pennsylvania residents experience improved air quality\, along with more good-paying job opportunities. But to effectively do so\, potential applicants need to start thinking now about their application and potential partners. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn more about RISE PA and how it will help businesses and communities like yours thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/rise-pa-a-game-changer-for-industry-and-union-labor-in-pennsylvania/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240906T140559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T140559Z
UID:21879-1725886800-1725890400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Skyrocketing PJM Capacity Market Prices: What Happened and How Can We Fix It?
DESCRIPTION:At the end of July\, power grid operator PJM experienced record-high costs to secure the electric grid capacity needed to ensure stable operations. Prices spiked\, yielding a 9-fold cost increase for the 13-state territory\, saddling consumers with a $15 billion bill for 2025-2026. These record costs for capacity expose serious implications for the reliability of the system\, as well as increasing costs for all electricity consumers. \n\n\n\nGet the real story on the drivers behind the price spike\, including the difficulty in bringing new capacity online in the PJM region and the lack of reliability from natural gas generation. We’ll cover the interconnection queue\, fossil vs. renewable energy sources for reliability\, transition planning\, and related FERC orders (1920\, 2222\, 2023) to help you understand what’s happening and what steps can be taken to solve this challenge. \n\n\n\nFeaturing:  \n\n\n\n\n–Jon Gordon\, Director\, Advanced Energy United \n\n\n\n–Tom Rutigliano\, Senior Advocate\, Climate & Energy\, NRDC\n\n\n\n\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/skyrocketing-pjm-capacity-market-prices-what-happened-and-how-can-we-fix-it/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193047
CREATED:20240724T182205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T182205Z
UID:21574-1725098400-1725206400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Organizing 101 and Direct Action Training - PART 2
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow community justice and MOVEMENT members/LEADERS from across Southwest PA for a two-day intensive training on Organizing and Direct action to make change! Partake in a hands-on learning environment to empower leaders with tools\, techniques\, innovations and old-school best practices to generate deep community engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/organizing-101-and-direct-action-training-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T124500
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240822T182235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T183137Z
UID:21761-1724414400-1724417100@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Community Data Justice Collaborative Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This is an initiative of the Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods project. Data Justice in Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods is a project of the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) that aims to build decision-making power for Black Pittsburghers and those that have been most-impacted by residential segregation and disinvestment by creating public processes and public power over data as it is used\, governed\, and disseminated in the City of Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\nThe Community Data Justice Collaborative are residents nominated from the public and from community organizations that will engage in decisions that the City of Pittsburgh makes about data\, technology\, and policies that will serve as the foundation of the City’s emerging data governance process. The BEC will engage the Community Data Justice Collaborative and city data stewards in participatory activities to find consensus around how the city uses data and technology. \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/community-data-justice-collaborative-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240718T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T152307Z
UID:21564-1724335200-1724338800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act provides tax incentives for the production of and investment in clean energy through a tax credit monetization called elective pay\, also known as “direct pay.” For the first time\, these clean energy tax benefits are available to entities that have been historically excluded from claiming them—such as state and local governments\, nonprofit organizations\, and other tax-exempt entities like schools\, hospitals\, places of worship\, and many more.Lawyers for Good Government have recently launched the Clean Energy Tax Navigator\, a project-specific tool to help tax-exempt entities learn about elective pay eligibility and requirements.Local government officials and decision-makers are encouraged to register for an upcoming webinar on August 22nd at 2 PM EST to learn about the tool and ways to weave various funding sources to maximize clean energy project financing. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/how-cities-can-take-advantage-of-direct-pay/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240801T162533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T162539Z
UID:21656-1723658400-1723662000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Economic Policy IS Environmental Policy - An Intro to Sustainable Economics
DESCRIPTION:PennFuture is embarking on projects that connect economic development and environmental issues in order to promote a healthy economy\, healthy communities\, and a healthy environment. This webinar introduces this work and breaks down our recently released report “Economic Policy is Environmental Policy: Prioritizing Environmental Progress in Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development”. This report outlines the ways that the DCED can be leveraged to support Pennsylvania’s transition to clean energy and how that transition can improve quality of life for communities and create family-sustaining jobs for workers. \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/economic-policy-is-environmental-policy-an-intro-to-sustainable-economics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T131500
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240710T183445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T194847Z
UID:21515-1722945600-1722950100@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:SCDN Policy Connection: Climate Action Planning - Resources and Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:  \n\n\n\nClimate action plans provide both a structured framework and strategies to help local governments mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts. There are numerous benefits enabled by climate action\, including workforce development opportunities\, enhanced public health and quality of life\, cost savings\, and reputable regional leadership. When effectively implemented\, climate action plans strengthen community resilience and contribute to a more sustainable\, healthy\, and vibrant community. However\, knowing where\, when\, and how to start can be challenging.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations take action on climate resilience and adaptation. Speakers will provide expert analysis of new resources available that support climate action\, carbon reduction\, and social equity\, including tools to find funding for clean energy projects\, programs available to municipalities to fund projects\, and supportive programs that build local climate action capacity.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers  \n\n\n\n\nBrandi Robinson\, Associate Teaching Professor and Co-Director of the Local Climate Action Program\, Penn State University\n\n\n\nChris Nafe\, Energy Program Specialist\, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection\, Energy Programs Office\n\n\n\nSarah Pinter\, Energy Program Specialist\, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection\, Energy Programs Office\n\n\n\nAlayna Schmeider\, Energy Program Specialist\, Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority\n\n\n\nAccess Speaker Bios\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nLocal Government Leaders\n\n\n\nMunicipal Managers/Planners\n\n\n\nCommunity Sustainability Practitioners\n\n\n\nLocal Government Consultants\n\n\n\nLeaders and Professionals interested in reducing carbon emissions \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/scdn-policy-connection-climate-action-planning-resources-and-funding-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Pittsburgh Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240726T115636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T115636Z
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SUMMARY:Watt Works? Industrial Process Electrification Summit
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to dive into the world of industrial process electrification? Join us at the Watt Works? Industrial Process Electrification Summit where experts in the field will share their knowledge and insights\, as well as technology providers will showcase the latest in this field. This in-person event will take place on Thursday August 1\, 2024 at DLC Woods Run Campus. Get ready to learn\, network\, and be inspired by the possibilities of electrifying industrial processes. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the electrification revolution! \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/watt-works-industrial-process-electrification-summit/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240712T125145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T150508Z
UID:21553-1721125800-1721129400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Cutting Costs and Emissions: Inflation Reduction Act Webinar featuring Rep. Houlahan
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual event to hear from special guest speaker Congresswoman Houlahan along with other panelists on how the funds from the Inflation Reduction Act are bringing a whole range of benefits to Pennsylvanians\, including of course solar energy. We will be learning more about how these funds will be implemented through the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority\, what that will mean for solar projects around the state\, as well as an in-depth look at how YOU can access tax credits to both save money and help protect our environment! \n\n\n\nCo-sponsors: Conservation Voters of PA\, Pennfuture\, PennEnvironment\, Reimagine Appalachia \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/cutting-costs-and-emissions-inflation-reduction-act-webinar-featuring-special-rep-houlahan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240227T161627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T122344Z
UID:20521-1719666000-1719680400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Solarpunk Future
DESCRIPTION:Part interactive art show\, part job fair\, join geek creatives and green innovators for an event full of performances\, exhibits\, and art installations which will give all ages and walks of life the opportunity to be inspired by the sustainable future that we can collectively create. \n\n\n\n​Come for food\, fun\, and a hopeful vision of our future! \n\n\n\n​Solarpunk is an art\, literature\, and political movement juxtaposed in opposition to the cyberpunk concept of the future. While cyberpunk often depicts a postapocalyptic\, dystopian and disconnected future\, solarpunk imagines a community-led\, sustainable future that offers a hopeful alternative to the uptick in climate-doomism circulating in social media. Solarpunk provides us a goal to work towards together. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/solarpunk-future/
LOCATION:Velum Fermentation\, 2120 Jane Street\, Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240626T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T201303Z
UID:21488-1719648000-1719680400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Open Streets Pittsburgh - The Historic Hill District to Northside
DESCRIPTION:This event series is organized by Bike Pittsburgh\, a non-profit organization that works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to transform our streets and communities into vibrant\, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/open-streets-pittsburgh-the-historic-hill-district-to-northside/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240614T142456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T142458Z
UID:21441-1718647200-1718654400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN MCKEESPORT COMMUNITY FORUM
DESCRIPTION:Join Take Action Advocacy Group and partner\, Women for A Healthy Environment\, for a community forum on Environmental Justice in McKeesport. Learn about the devastating impacts and the urgent need for action. Together\, we can address the injustices and health risks faced by residents\, such as contaminated water and air pollution. The City of McKeesport has received funds to address these issues\, and it’s crucial to come together to ensure the money is used effectively. Let’s educate ourselves\, discuss solutions\, and get involved in the fight for environmental justice. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/environmental-justice-in-mckeesport-community-forum/
LOCATION:225 Fifth Ave. McKeesport\, PA 15132
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T133000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240507T202156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T161655Z
UID:21257-1717502400-1717507800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:SCDN Policy Connection: Cultivating Community Green Spaces: A Practical Approach for Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:In any community\, green spaces are essential for enhancing quality of life\, improving health\, fostering social cohesion\, promoting economic development\, and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations. Through sustainable conservation efforts\, local governments can protect and expand green spaces that play a crucial role in creating sustainable\, healthy\, and vibrant communities. \n\n\n\nJoin Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations reduce carbon emissions through sustainable green space management strategies\, conservation\, and preservation planning. Speakers will provide expert analysis of practices that support carbon reduction and social equity goals\, including field-tested best management practices and advice for continuous conservation and preservation improvements.  \n\n\n\nThe program will also feature an overview of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Carbon Reduction Sprint\, a fun and friendly competition for organizations to compete against peers in earning points for actions that advance carbon-emissions reduction.  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nRebecca BykoskiActing Director of ProgramsSustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nTim Fitchett\, Esq.Legal Education Program Manager & Staff AttorneyFair Shake Environmental Legal Services\n\n\n\nMatt MahoneyDirector of Government AffairsSustainable Pittsburgh\n\n\n\nMatt MarusiakLand Protection ManagerWestern Pennsylvania Conservancy\, Pennsylvania Wilds Region\n\n\n\nDeneen UnderwoodAdministrative AssistantCarnegie Borough\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nLocal Government Leaders\n\n\n\nMunicipal Managers/Planners\n\n\n\nCommunity Sustainability Practitioners\n\n\n\nLocal Government Consultants\n\n\n\nLeaders and Professionals interested in reducing carbon emissions! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/scdn-policy-connection-cultivating-community-green-spaces-a-practical-approach-for-municipalities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Pittsburgh Events
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UID:21115-1717088400-1717102800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Ignite Environmental Justice (Monongahela Valley)
DESCRIPTION:New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you or your community envision a project that could improve health\, climate resilience\, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits\, municipal leaders\, and residents in Allegheny or Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants will be better informed about how Environmental Justice relates to their community project and accessing federal Justice 40 grants\, while receiving support to develop and communicate their project plan. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Environmental Justice designation identifies communities that are considered disadvantaged due to exceeding the burden thresholds established in one or more of the following areas: climate change\, energy\, health\, housing\, legacy pollution\, transportation\, waste & wastewater\, and workforce development\, and an associated socioeconomic burden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will be better informed about how Justice 40 and Environmental Justice relates to their community project as well as how to prepare for government funding opportunities. Learn more about our Justice 40 Opportunity Navigator and EJ census tracts in Allegheny and Beaver County here. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/ignite-environmental-justice-3/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T170000
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CREATED:20240418T143214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T144642Z
UID:21105-1716397200-1716411600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Ignite Environmental Justice (Ohio Valley)
DESCRIPTION:New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you or your community envision a project that could improve health\, climate resilience\, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits\, municipal leaders\, and residents in Beaver County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants will be better informed about how Environmental Justice relates to their community project and accessing federal Justice 40 grants\, while receiving support to develop and communicate their project plan. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Environmental Justice designation identifies communities that are considered disadvantaged due to exceeding the burden thresholds established in one or more of the following areas: climate change\, energy\, health\, housing\, legacy pollution\, transportation\, waste & wastewater\, and workforce development\, and an associated socioeconomic burden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will be better informed about how Justice 40 and Environmental Justice relates to their community project as well as how to prepare for government funding opportunities. Learn more about our Justice 40 Opportunity Navigator and EJ census tracts in Beaver County here. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/ignite-environmental-justice-2/
LOCATION:Whitted Media Content House\, 507 Seventh Avenue\, Beaver Falls\, Pennsylvania\, 15010
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240514T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T154520Z
UID:21307-1716382800-1716386400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Building Up Heat Pump Contractor Networks: Lessons Learned from Massachusetts\, Maine\, and New York
DESCRIPTION:Easy access to qualified contractors is key to scaling up residential heat pump use. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania\, it can be very difficult for consumers – even those highly committed to transitioning to high-efficiency\, electric heating – to find a knowledgeable and skilled contractor.How can we transform the market to address this problem\, especially as Pennsylvania rolls out its Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates and demand grows? We can start by learning from neighboring states who have made impressive headway on electrification.Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance for a webinar featuring speakers with expertise on New York’s\, Maine’s\, and Massachusetts’s residential contractor programs. They will speak to successes won and obstacles overcome in their programs\, sharing lessons learned that other states can draw upon to formulate plans that work for them. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/building-up-heat-pump-contractor-networks-lessons-learned-from-massachusetts-maine-and-new-york/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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CREATED:20240111T213546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T213748Z
UID:20244-1715860800-1715864400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series 2024: Your Health and Your Environment
DESCRIPTION:Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/lunch-and-learn-series-2024-your-health-and-your-environment-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
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CREATED:20240503T145436Z
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UID:21248-1715421600-1715436000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:OpenStreetsPGH
DESCRIPTION:OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that opens miles of city streets for people to walk\, run\, bike\, and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. \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/openstreetspgh-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240417T152454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T152454Z
UID:21075-1715275800-1715428800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:2024 Environmental Justice Summit: Reflections\, Connections\, and Collaborative Action in the Pittsburgh Area
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by CPHP and the Cancer and Environment Network of Southwestern Pennsylvania. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe summit will address environmental health disparities\, including cancer\, due to environmental injustices and feature keynote speaker Sacoby Wilson. Multiple panels and activities throughout the day will engage attendees with community members\, community organizations and academic researchers all interested in freeing ourselves and our communities from the environmental injustices that abound in our region. The summit includes a one-day academic symposium (May 10) with multiple community offerings. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrimary Goals \n\n\n\n\n– To connect like-minded environmental justice scholars and practitioners\n\n\n\n– To create a community of practice focused on addressing environmental injustices\n\n\n\n– To offer community/healing events for people impacted by environmental injustices and/or working in environmental justice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Full Schedule & Speaker Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\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/2024-environmental-justice-summit-reflections-connections-and-collaborative-action-in-the-pittsburgh-area/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240503T145931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T145934Z
UID:21250-1715241600-1715274000@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Bike to Work Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of the Commuter Cafés on your way to or from work. Even if you work from home have the day off\, the only requirement is that you arrive by bike! Join or renew your BikePGH membership in person and hear about what BikePGH has going on this year. Biking is better together\, so bring a friend! \n\n\n\n7 – 10 AM\, stop by the Commuter Cafés in Market Square and Schenley Plaza for free coffee\, breakfast\, and to chat with other bike riders. 4 – 7 PM\, meet at the evening Commuter Café at Aslin Beer in The Strip District Terminal for a free drink\, snacks on BikePGH\, and to chat about bike/ped updates coming to the area. \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/bike-to-work-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240418T142315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T144537Z
UID:21102-1714669200-1714683600@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Ignite Environmental Justice (Allegheny Valley)
DESCRIPTION:New Sun Rising and RiverWise invite you to receive support designing and pitching your community project. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you or your community envision a project that could improve health\, climate resilience\, and/or economic opportunity?  Nonprofits\, municipal leaders\, and residents in Allegheny County are encouraged to get support by attending an Ignite EJ workshop.  Participants will be better informed about how Environmental Justice relates to their community project and accessing federal Justice 40 grants\, while receiving support to develop and communicate their project plan. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Environmental Justice designation identifies communities that are considered disadvantaged due to exceeding the burden thresholds established in one or more of the following areas: climate change\, energy\, health\, housing\, legacy pollution\, transportation\, waste & wastewater\, and workforce development\, and an associated socioeconomic burden. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will be better informed about how Justice 40 and Environmental Justice relates to their community project as well as how to prepare for government funding opportunities. Learn more about our Justice 40 Opportunity Navigator and EJ census tracts in Allegheny County here. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/ignite-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:Millvale Food and Energy Hub\, 112 E. Sherman Street\, Millvale\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240415T175719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T175721Z
UID:21064-1714586400-1714595400@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:WHE Create Change Speaker Series: Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome
DESCRIPTION:Dr. White-Newsome joined the Biden-Harris Administration in June 2022. Under her leadership\, the Environmental Justice Team is working hard to deliver on President Biden’s ambitious environmental justice agenda\, including implementing the recently signed Environmental Justice Executive Order\, releasing the first-ever Environmental Justice Scorecard\, advancing the Justice40 Initiative and leading the White House Campaign for Environmental Justice. \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/whe-create-change-speaker-series-dr-jalonne-white-newsome/
LOCATION:Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens\, One Schenley Park\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240417T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T174509Z
UID:21091-1714399200-1714402800@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and its Implications for Pennsylvania's Energy Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAre you curious about the future of renewable energy in Pennsylvania? Join the Energy Efficiency Alliance and Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia for a comprehensive discussion on the Governor’s recent PRESS proposal and its potential impact on the state’s energy landscape. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour webinar\, expert panelists will delve into: \n\n\n\n\n– The key components of the PRESS proposal\n\n\n\n– The current and prospective roles of renewable energy and energy efficiency under existing and proposed standards\n\n\n\n– Potential changes in energy sources and tiers under the new PRESS proposal\n\n\n\n– How the state’s portfolio standard impacts economic growth\n\n\n\n– Opportunities for workforce development and job creation in the clean energy sector\n\n\n\n– Insights into why PRESS matters for PA’s clean energy sector \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEsteemed panel of experts will include: \n\n\n\n\n– Rob Altenburg\, PennFuture\n\n\n\n– Jason Campbell\, Blue Delta\n\n\n\n– Sharon Pillar\, PA Solar Center\n\n\n\n– Dan Siegel\, E2\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is tailored for advocates\, businesses\, regulatory and legislative staff\, and elected officials keen on understanding the role of an energy portfolio standard in driving economic growth and the clean energy scene in 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/understanding-the-pennsylvania-reliable-energy-sustainability-standard-press-and-its-implications-for-pennsylvanias-energy-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260524T193048
CREATED:20240111T213105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T213105Z
UID:20240-1713441600-1713445200@sustainablepittsburgh.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series 2024: Your Health and Your Environment
DESCRIPTION:Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://sustainablepittsburgh.org/event/lunch-and-learn-series-2024-your-health-and-your-environment-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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