Energy Archives

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

Early morning view of Downtown from the North Shore

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

Solar United Neighbors building new power cooperatives in Allegheny County

Their cooperative framework allows several dozen homes or businesses to collectively research and bargain on solar-power systems.

22 May 2019

Check out the winners of the VentureWell Hackathon & more from CMU Energy Week

Now in its fourth year, CMU's annual Energy Eeek is all about advancing energy policy and innovation.

27 Mar 2019

The Drew Mathieson Center expands workforce training through hydroponics

The plants and technology have changed considerably, but the focus on workforce development remains.

05 Nov 2018

How Pittsburgh stays on the cutting edge of energy conservation

"Pittsburgh has become one of those hotspots ... it's definitely known on a national scale."

11 Oct 2018

Would you Ditch Your Car for a month? And what’s with local gas prices?

Lyft's new campaign asks Pittsburgh drivers to use ride-sharing, car-sharing and bike-sharing, saving on gas in the process.

26 Sep 2018