Sustainable Pittsburgh

Energy Efficiency Financing and Incentives for Commercial Buildings
2019-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Eleven, 1150 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
– INVITATION –
Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn
The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) inviteS you to participate in a Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn on April 4th at Eleven, a Gold Designated Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant in a rehabilitated warehouse located in Pittsburgh’s historical Strip District.
Join local energy efficiency leaders and industry representatives for this free event which includes lunch and presentations on energy-cost-savings opportunities followed by an open-forum discussion to share best practices and learn more about the region’s thriving energy efficiency industry among peers.
A featured presentation will be provided on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or C-PACE. This financing tool enables low-cost, long-term capital to finance 100% of energy efficiency improvements while allowing the financing to stay with the building.
Agenda

Opening and Introductions (Franklin and CLEAResult)
C-PACE Presentation (KEEA)
Act 129 Rebate Program Updates (Duquesne Light Company)
State of the Industry (Franklin and CLEAResult)
Open Forum Discussion (Everyone)

When: April 4th from 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Eleven (1150 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
Who: Property owners, managers, and operators, energy efficiency industry leaders
Lunch and presentations are provided at no cost to participants. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Matt Mahoney, KEEA’s Western Pennsylvania Program Manager, at mmahoney@keealliance.org or call 412-324-7262. We look forward to seeing you!
A Special Thank You
to the Western Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency Lunch and Learn Host Committee
CLEAResult
Franklin Energy

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-03-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Edgeworth Elementary School, 200 Meadow Ln, Edgeworth, PA|PA
In response to the sudden removal of glass from many residential recycling programs in the Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch a network of pop-up glass recycling events in 2019. The pop-up sites will be sponsored by local governments committed to recycling and who recognize that glass remains a recyclable material with vibrant demand in the regional and national recycled materials marketplace.
-All events will be on Saturdays, open from 9am – 2pm
-No cost to users
-PRC staff and volunteers will be on site to assist recyclers
-Accepted: all colors of glass bottles and jars.
-NOT accepted: drinking glasses or stemware, window glass, ceramics.
For more information and full list of dates, see PRC’s website.
If you are interested in bringing glass collection events to your area please reach out to your local municipality and ask them to contact PRC at glass@prc.org

Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
2019-03-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Business Times
We’re breaking down walls and discussing diversity and inclusion in the Pittsburgh region. This event will take a look at best practices local companies have adopted to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and offer tips for businesses on how they can create a more inclusive work environment.

Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019
2019-03-28 08:00 - 2019-03-30 17:00 | PA|PA
Inclusive Innovation Week returns in 2019 for a fourth straight year, this time as a three-day Summit. This annual event is an opportunity for local organizations and businesses to come together and showcase their vision for inclusion in Pittsburgh. The 2019 Inclusive Innovation Summit will take place in three locations on the Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. There will also be two evening events taking place outside of downtown, with more details coming soon. As always, this event will be free to the public, with accessible spaces and free childcare.

CMU Energy Week
2019-03-25 08:00 - 2019-03-28 17:00 | Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
In its fourth year, CMU Energy Week 2019 convenes energy experts, CEOs and corporate executives, government officials, nonprofits, key influencers, students, and entrepreneurs for a facilitated dialogue on how to advance energy technologies and innovations around the world.
Hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, we welcome thought leaders from all energy and cleantech sectors to engage and collaborate on research, trends, insights, and opportunities that are making a significant and disruptive impact.
?The four-day symposium, which is free and open to the public, includes:

More than 100 nationally-recognized thought leaders as keynote speakers and panelists
A VIP Reception with Distinguished Forum and Panel
The 2nd annual “CMU Energy + Cleantech Investors Forum”
A celebration of the Tepper Quad’s LEED Gold Recognition with tours
Two new events:
The inaugural CMU VentureWell Energy Hackathon
The launch of Southwestern PA region’s Cleantech Open competition at CMU

Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Finale & Awards Celebration
2019-03-21 17:00 - 19:30 | PNC Park, 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA|PA
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh on March 21 at PNC Park for the 2018 -2019 Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge Finale and Awards Celebration. Be among the first to learn what participants in the SP Challenge achieved over the course of a year’s dedication, and which organizations earned the top spot in their division. During the evening celebration we’ll also be announcing the first-ever winner of the SP Challenge People’s Choice Award.

The Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge is a free and friendly 13 month competition among organizations within the Southwestern PA region. The Challenge enables organizations to go further with sustainability and track performance in the areas of energy, water, waste, transportation, social equity, and employee engagement.

Glass Recycling Collection Event
2019-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Village Square Mall, 5000 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA|PA

10th Annual Sustainability Conference – Smart Cities: Transforming Cities for a New Era
2019-03-06 08:00 - 15:00 | August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
August Wilson Center
980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Register here
Members and Government Officials – $55.00
Non-Members – $60.00
Students – $20.00
Exponentially increased computing power has played an astounding role in driving urban growth in the 21st century. This powerful dynamic presents an opportunity to consider conscious urban planning in a new and “smarter,” data-driven way. Across the globe, public and private industries are advancing new cutting-edge smart technology to more efficiently manage resources, thereby promoting sustainable development for improved environmental and social outcomes. These technologies span many applications, including energy grids, transportation, water utility systems, waste management, air quality, and public safety. Engineers, city planners, and scientists are implementing innovations such as predictive modeling, interconnected systems integration, and near-real-time smart infrastructure data analytics.
Presenters at this year’s conference will discuss these innovative practices and their significant, tangible benefits for cost savings, the environment and social equity. Come learn how Pittsburgh and other leading cities are positioning to reap the benefits of smart infrastructure for greater efficiency and quality of life.
Keynote: Remaking Post-Industrial Cities via Smart Infrastructure
Dr. Donald Carter
Director of Remaking Cities Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Topics to be covered: Latest updates in “Smartifying” the City of Pittsburgh, latest in smart technology breakthroughs and research, the future of urban infrastructure, societal impacts including the future of work and workforce development
Featured Speakers:
Grant Ervin and City of Pittsburgh Officials – Chief Resilience Officer, City of Pittsburgh
Karen Lightman – Executive Director, Metro21: Smart Cities Institute, Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Christine Mondor – Principal, evolveEA
Anna Siefken - Executive Director, Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, Carnegie Mellon Univ.
Thomas Guentner – Program Manager, Landforce
Conference Hosted By:
The American Society of Civil Engineers (Pittsburgh Section)
The Environmental and Water Resources Institute (Pittsburgh Chapter)
Metro21: Smart Cities Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
Sustainable Pittsburgh / Champions for Sustainability
In Collaboration With:
The City of Pittsburgh Mayor’s Office
American Public Works Association (Western PA Chapter)

Healthcare Industry Forum on Energy Efficiency
2019-03-05 12:00 - 2019-03-06 17:00 | The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, United States
Join healthcare industry leaders, architects, engineers, and energy professionals at the premiere event for energy efficiency and healthcare! The Healthcare Industry Forum on Energy Efficiency is slated for March 5 and 6 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center in State College. This two-day event boasts incredible choice and value to attendees, offering multiple keynote addresses, a three-track breakout schedule, and an all-day exhibitors’ hall with big names like Trane, PPL Electric, SageGlass, and more. Enjoy rich networking opportunities like the VIP Dinner the night of the 5th, and earn credits from AIA, BPI, and AEE at the informative sessions and workshops. On the website you’ll find the full agenda, links to register and sponsor, and information about the sessions and speakers. What’s more, healthcare employees receive a special discount – simply email KEAA staff for details.

ioby: Crowdfunding by Neighbors, for Neighbors
2019-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Alloy 26, Auditorium, 100 South Commons #Suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Pittsburgh is pretty special. From 446 bridges to 90 neighborhoods, there’s a lot to love about the mighty Steel City. But most of all: Pittsburghers don’t wait around to get good done. Since we began our on-the-ground work in Pittsburgh, ioby.org has collaborated with over 130 resident leaders as they plan, crowdfund, and build positive change in neighborhoods all across the city and region. With a median donation of $35, Pittsburghers working with ioby have raised over $450,000 in small donations to make our neighborhoods thriving and full of opportunity for all. ioby.org/Pittsburgh
Join ioby Pittsburgh for an evening of stories and celebration.
Learn how Pittsburghers have raised support for their neighborhood projects and nonprofit programs by activating our Pittsburgh spirit of civic engagement, with strategy coaching from ioby.org
A facilitated panel discussion that features Northside ioby.org collaborators, followed by dinner and mingling.
This ioby Pittsburgh conference will especially celebrate the ioby One Northside Crowdfunding Challenge, ioby.org/Northside, made possible through the generosity of the Buhl Foundation. Northsiders have raised over $200,000 in one year with ioby’s coaching and collaboration, and a matching grant from the Buhl Foundation.

Building Re-Tuning: An Energy Sustainability Series
2019-02-27 07:30 - 15:30 | CCAC Boyce Campus, 595 Beatty Rd, Monroeville, PA|PA|PA|PA
Building Re-Tuning Workshop: 2 of 3
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program
FREE
Please join PennTAP for the second of three Building Re-Tuning (BRT) workshops being offered in the Pittsburgh area. The February workshop will focus on the fundamentals of BRT including how to use low-cost tools and workbook calculations for an energy-conscious facility.
BRT is a systematic low cost/no cost approach to ensure that buildings are operating at maximum efficiency. BRT can reduce facility energy costs for government buildings, community colleges, or K–12 schools. This program has been designed for PA municipality, school district, and community college professionals who work within building operations, physical plant, maintenance, grounds, EHS or sustainability.
This multi-media training includes a webinar, guest speakers, and two building walk-throughs in regional facilities. Additionally, a webinar will be made prior to the workshop and is intended to be a prerequisite.
PennTAP is offering 6 Maintenance Points through the Building Re-Tuning Workshop to individuals looking to maintain their Building Operator Certification (BOC) credentials!
Space is limited, so register early!

United Pittsburgh Public Speaker Series: How can we heal our community
2019-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The United Pittsburgh Public Speaker Series features prominent speakers discussing Pittsburgh’s most pressing challenges–and meaningful solutions–in a series of public presentations to students and community residents alike. These community forums are open to the public and are free of charge.
All presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held on the Duquesne University campus in College Hall, Room 104, unless otherwise noted. NO PRESENTATION on March 4, 2019 due to Spring break
“How can we heal our community” is the fourth in a series of public presentations to explore challenges and solutions to Pittsburgh’s social justice issues.
Featured Speaker: Majestic Lane, Deputy Chief of Neighborhood Empowerment, Office of Mayor William Peduto, City of Pittsburgh

Natural History's Place in Science and Society
2019-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Featured Speaker:

Josh Tewksbury
Future Earth
*Co-sponsored by the 21st Century Naturalist Project, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s UPCLOSE program, funded by the Spencer Foundation.

Interested in learning about scientific discoveries directly from scientists? Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on a wide variety of scientific topics at the free R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Series. Seminars are free and no registration is required. Each seminar begins at noon in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Earth Theater and lasts about an hour. Visitors attending solely for the seminar are asked to check in at the front desk.

2019 Pennsylvania Solar Congress
2019-02-24 09:30 - 16:00 | Community Forge, 1256 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Pennsylvania Solar Congress is a conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in PA. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in Pennsylvania. The day will conclude with a participatory open forum for all attendees to discuss the priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in Pennsylvania should focus on in the coming year.Whether you are a solar homeowner, completely new to solar, or somewhere in between – this event is for you!The Pennsylvania Solar Congress is a conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in PA. The day will include a series of presentations about solar technology and policy topics as well as ways to get involved with growing solar in Pennsylvania. The day will conclude with a participatory open forum for all attendees to discuss the priorities and opportunities that solar supporters in Pennsylvania should focus on in the coming year. Whether you are a solar homeowner, completely new to solar, or somewhere in between – this event is for you!
RSVP here

Practical Lessons in Winning Public Support for Infrastructure Project
2019-02-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Findlay Township Activity Center, 310 Main St, Imperial, PA|PA
Let’s face it – winning public support for unfunded infrastructure mandates is difficult to do. Public officials (both elected and unelected) constantly struggle to communicate the value of infrastructure investments in a way that builds broad-based support from constituents. This session covers the best strategies for planning and successfully engaging the public on difficult-to-win topics like infrastructure investments, tax increases, and municipal compliance activities.
Speaker: Mark Heckmann, Castle Shannon Council President
