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Mayor Ravenstahl announced $100,000 in funds for the proposed Green Initiatives Trust Fund, leading into the release of the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan, a report endorsed by the Green Government Task Force of Pittsburgh.
Mayor creates green trust fund Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 18, 2008
City to fund environmental programs, sustainability coordinator Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 18, 2008
Pittsburgh unveils new green initiatives Pittsburgh Business Times, June 18, 2008
Green Building Alliance in the News
Smart(ish) Cities: 12 unexpected urban areas that are doing good green stuff MSN
Pittsburgh has transformed from The Smoke City to a leader in the green building movement.
From Steel City to Emerald City Interior Design, November 1, 2007
Besides clearing the air in Pittsburgh, the Green Building Alliance's Rebecca Flora is championing the USGBC.
Green Building Projects
Foundation grant to help launch Phipps building Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 17, 2008
The Richard King Mellon Foundation granted Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens $5 million to help pay for the design and construction of the new "living building," which exceeds the highest standards for green buildings.
A Green Station Came to Bedford Square Radio World Newspaper, June 4, 2008
In Pittsburgh, WYEP Is Where the Music and the Environment Both Matter.
WYEP is the nation's first green radio station, receiving a LEED Silver rating from the US Green Building Council.
ALCOSAN to construct green building Pittsburgh Business Times, June 2, 2008
The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority is seeking a LEED Silver rating for its new $6.8 million green building in Pittsburgh's North Side.
'Green' adds up for Eaton Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 21, 2008
Eaton's $24 million addition in Moon features its own power management products, which should reduce electricity usage by 50 percent. The building is on track to receive a LEED Silver rating from the US Green Building Council.
Downtown's Century Building to be converted into housing Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 9, 2008
The historic building will be converted into 60 apartments above office and retail space, all featuring environmental technology that will help lead to a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating of Silver or higher.
Pittsburgh Sustainable Communities
Cranberry commits to going green Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 29, 2008
Cranberry, like other communities in Pittsburgh, is committed to designing sustainable communities for the future by implementing more environmental practices like green building, recycling programs, and education events.
Mixed-use communities appeal to young adults Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 17, 2008
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Smart Growth Conference featured a speaker with a strong message: mixed-use, sustainable communities and urban lifestyles are more appealing to young adults than suburban sprawl.
Green Technology/Green Economy/Market Demand
Cleantech Network launched to promote local companies Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, May 13, 2008
The Pittsburgh Technology Council launched the Cleantech Network in order to promote clean technology companies in the region, which will help grow the local economy and strengthen the city's green leadership role.
DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
Government Technology, April 30, 2008
The funding opportunity helps increase the use of solar energy by inspiring innovation and making it more competitive with the cost of conventional sources of electricity.
Hope builds for 'greener' skyline Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 22, 2008
Pittsburgh hopes to strengthen its role as a leader in the green economy by focusing on green building practices, research and development of alternative fuels, and manufacturing of nontoxic products. Going green will help shape the economy, create jobs, and protect the environment.
