BCI Steel reopens Leetsdale factory to make solar components
Pittsburgh's BCI Steel is partnering with global solar company Nextracker to create "solar trackers" at a former Bethlehem Steel mill.
28 Jun 2022
Allegheny Conference report charts ‘middle path’ for Western Pennsylvania’s energy future
The state is a major energy producer and exporter, and has the capacity to grow. But as the effects of climate change worsen every year, nothing is certain.
22 Apr 2022
U.S. Steel expected to challenge $1.84 million penalty over air pollution linked to Clairton Coke Works
U.S. Steel is questioning the health department’s methods, saying that the Liberty air monitor collects data from multiple sources.
09 Mar 2022
16 socially responsible companies win RK Mellon Foundation grants
The top three winners of the Social-Impact Pitch Competition are Fabric Health, Gus Gear and Module.
26 Jan 2022
Negro Leagues centennial celebration, wax poetic on city steps and more in ETC.
The Negro Leagues celebrates 100 years, a decade of Connecting Champions, wax poetic on city steps and how to get help with your heating bill.
27 Oct 2021
Pittsburgh International Airport now creates all of its own energy with first-of-its-kind microgrid
Not only does the microgrid make the airport immune to problems with the greater power grid, it will create a savings on electricity for the airport and its tenants.
15 Jul 2021
Solar United Neighbors (SUN) offers solar co-ops. Any Allegheny County resident can join
The Triboro communities are the next locales for SUN to offer a solar co-op to make buying residential rooftop solar panels easier and less expensive.
22 Feb 2021
Beef and beer are the biggest greenhouse gas emitters in Pittsburgh’s food system, says study
The study found that Allegheny County’s entire food system produces 3.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year, with each person responsible for 3.1 tons.
18 May 2020
Pittsburgh’s 2030 District includes 556 buildings that are greatly reducing energy usage. It’s healthier for all of us.
The initiative aims to reduce energy, water and transportation emissions from buildings by 50%.
13 May 2020
Pittsburgh is ahead of schedule on 2030 District environmental challenge
Our city is a full year ahead of schedule on the international building challenge.
24 May 2019