Pittsburgh 2030 District shifts goal to cutting carbon emissions
The initiative of the Green Building Alliance is shifting its goals from reducing energy usage to cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030.
26 May 2022
Hill District receives federal grant to assess land’s potential for renewable energy
The pilot program includes help to create a neighborhood-wide clean energy plan and assistance in making older homes more energy-efficient.
06 Apr 2022
Pittsburgh delegation shares city’s successes at climate summit in Glasgow
“It’s exciting for us, as Pittsburgh, to have a delegation there, because it's such an opportunity on this international platform to really elevate the region's story.”
03 Nov 2021
Why is the Green Building Alliance honoring a steel company?
Where other companies have to be sued and organized against to adopt the most basic pollution controls, Epic Metals has gone a different route.
09 Sep 2021
Pittsburgh’s energy-saving 2030 District leads 22 cities in North America
"Every building provides an opportunity for us to reduce emissions, build resilience and create a healthier environment for everyone.”
24 May 2021
Green Building Alliance joins United Nations in $24 million International Climate Initiative
GBA is the only U.S. partner in this major international project focused on sustainable building.
26 Apr 2021
1,000 Hours a Year initiative helps schools address lead, radon, air quality
Mini-grants and technical expertise help schools and childcare centers address environmental toxins in Pittsburgh's schools.
27 Jan 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
Live storytelling about Pittsburgh will fire you up at GBA’s Inspire Speakers Series
The annual live storytelling event will feature inspirational tales from a wide range of Pittsburgh personalities. Check out videos here!
09 Jan 2019
NEXT Up: Jenna Cramer on making all Pittsburgh neighborhoods sustainable
"We have the opportunity to be a city where every building across every one of our 90 neighborhoods is sustainable."
19 Dec 2018