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In our effort to inspire the creation of healthy and high-performance spaces throughout Western Pennsylvania, we’re committed to sharing our region’s story through products, practices, and people.
See below for recent news coverage of our organization, as well as our own press releases and announcements. You can also follow our blog for green perspectives from staff members and friends.
2022 Coverage
March 4, 2022
PA Environmental News Digest
April 5, 2022
PA Environment Digest
Former Pittsburgh coal community being assessed for renewable energy projects
April 5, 2022
Solar Power World
Hill District receives federal grant to assess land's potential for renewable energy
April 6, 2022
NEXTpittsburgh
Offices adapt as COVID highlights hazards of poor indoor air quality
April 17, 2022
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Can Pittsburgh save the Planet?
August 10, 2022
Pittsburgh Magazine
Jenna Cramer: Pittsburgh's Climate Achievements
August 2022
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
New law gives Pittsburgh region climate funds, more jobs, cleaner air, and hope
August 18, 2022
90.5 WESA
U.S. will hash out clean energy details with global leaders in Pittsburgh
August 22, 2022
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Klaber's Viewpoint: Putting a human face on the energy debate
September 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Business Times
Cieslak's Viewpoint: What the inflation reduction act means for Pittsburgh
September 16, 2022
Pittsburgh Business Times
VIDEO: Our Region's Business - Green Building Alliance
September 18, 2022
WPXI
Not registered for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum? You can still feel the buzz
September 19, 2022
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
2021 Coverage
South West College recognized in elite UN network
November 14, 2021
Impartial Reporter
Scott Institute COP26 Takeaways and Insights
November 12, 2021
CMU News
Pittsburgh Wins Second Place in International Climate Challenge Cup at COP26
November 10, 2021
City of Pittsburgh Press Release
Enniscorthy designated UN Centre of Excellence
November 9, 2021
Independent
Pittsburgh to host 2022 meeting of world’s energy ministers
November 4, 2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Centres of Excellence sign on to High Performance Buildings Initiative
November 4, 2021
Mirage News
Pittsburgh delegation shares city’s successes at climate summit in Glasgow
November 3, 2021
NEXTpittsburgh
Pittsburgh delegation works for collaboration, change at UN climate summit
November 1, 2021
Pittsburgh Business Times
A master plan for the energy mecca of Pittsburgh
October 28, 2021
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Engineering dean keynotes UN Committee on Sustainable Energy session
October 21, 2021
PSU News
Getting WELL: Projects in Pittsburgh receive WELL Building Certification
October 21, 2021
Pittsburgh Business Times
Climate Solutions Grant Will Aid Oakland Energy Master Plan
June 15, 2021
Pittwire
Pittsburgh’s energy-saving 2030 District leads 22 cities in North America
May 24, 2021
NEXTpittsburgh
Some big numbers from the Green Building Alliances’ annual report in Pittsburgh
May 20, 2021
Pittsburgh Business Times
Local ‘Clean” Manufacturers Hint at Tactics Biden Might Use to Move Sector into Sustainable Future
April 30, 2021
The Allegheny Front
Engineering dean speaks on UN panel discussing high-performance buildings
April 19, 2021
Penn State
What’s It Like for Communities Slowly Transitioning to Renewables?
March 29, 2021
CleanTechnica
2020 Coverage
South Fayette students SHOUT for diversity
December 18, 2020
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In Marshall Plan, Peduto hopes Biden can pull spending plan from dysfunctional Washington
December 8, 2020
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Virus makes building owners brush energy costs aside
November 20, 2020
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Top Tips for Integrating Solar Panel Systems on Your Commercial Building
November 9, 2020
Buildings
Alyssa Lyon and Mandy Lee on sustaining equity as part of sustainability
October 22, 2020
Design the Future
Which buildings in Pittsburgh emit the most greenhouse gases? See how they compare.
October 19th, 2020 PublicSource
How green are Pittsburgh’s largest buildings? See the list here
September 29, 2020
NEXTpittsburgh
Master Planning Process for Riverfront at Hazelwood Green Begins
September 1, 2020
Pittsburgh Green Story Press Release
Former steel mill installs largest single-slope solar array in US
August 16, 2020
Sustmeme
June 15, 2020
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh’s 2030 District includes 556 buildings that are greatly reducing energy usage.
May 13, 2020 - NEXTPittsburgh
Michael Machosky
Pittsburgh’s MuseumLab Achieves LEED Gold
May 4, 2020
Facility Executive
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh new building gets LEED Gold status
April 28, 2020
Smart Energy Decisions
Despite Environmental Governance To The Contrary, Clean Cars Are Our Future
March 10, 2020
Pittsburgh Current
R. Williamson & Assoc. and SRS Enterprises Win Rep of The Year Awards from Berner Intl
February 20, 2020
Thomas Net
Walking Through Pittsburgh, Then and Now
February 16, 2020
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The 'SDG Effect': The emerging Pittsburgh platform to deliver the global goals locally
January 30, 2020
Brookings Institute
1,000 Hours a Year initiative helps schools address lead, radon, air quality
January 27, 2020
NEXTPittsburgh
Pittsburgh International Airport first in world to commit to 2030 Challenge goals
January 23, 2020
Pittsburgh Business Times
Delegation From El Salvador To Talk Traffic In Cranberry
January 16, 2020
Patch
2019 Coverage
The Biggest Pennsylvania Energy Stories of 2019, Part II
December 20, 2019
NRDC
How 3 Pittsburgh architects are fighting climate change right now
December 11, 2019
NEXTPittsburgh
VIDEO: Newsmaker - Guy McUmber
November 25, 2019
YourErie News
With more investment in bike infrastructure, will Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods benefit equally?
November 25, 2019
PublicSource
Enniscorthy in sights of US green organisation
November 23, 2019
New Ross Standard
How Sustainability Can Increase Worker Safety
November 19, 2019
The Environmental Magazine
Foundations searching for a new firm to lead the Hazelwood Green development
November 5, 2019
Post-Gazette
Erie officially designated as Established 2030 District
November 5, 2019
YourErie News
City aiming to release new greenhouse gas inventory in 2020
October 7, 2019
Post Gazette
Small crowd mostly in favor of mandating ‘net-zero’ energy efficient municipal buildings
October 1, 2019
Post Gazette
Pittsburgh launches center of excellence for high-performance buildings
September 30, 2019
Smart Cities Dive
Pittsburgh UNECE Partners with US Building Alliance to Improve Energy Efficiency in Buildings
September 24, 2019
IISD
Around Town N’at: Green Building Alliance
September 23, 2019
Pittsburgh Business Times
When it comes to the most energy efficient buildings, deep pockets are still needed
September 18, 2019
PublicSource
VIDEO: Pittsburgh Becomes a UN Center of Excellence on High Performance Building
September 17, 2019
Our Region’s Business
Pittsburgh Earns 2nd-Ever United Nations Designation
September 12, 2019
WESA
Climate Change Town Hall Convenes in Pittsburgh
August 13, 2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Advancing Pittsburgh’s Green Building Legacy
August 13, 2019
Floura Teeter
August 13, 2019
The Incline
Sustainability Insider: Featuring Paul Guarino, Founder & Director of Marketing, ASCEND Pittsburgh
August 12, 2019
Sustainable Pittsburgh
PA Needs CO2 Limits – and Strong Renewables Policy, Too
August 8, 2019
NRDC
August 6, 2019
Butler Eagle
Green Building Alliance To Recognize Emerald Evening Gala Award Winners Sept. 12
July 30, 2019
PA Environmental Digest
PDF: Erie’s Emerging 2030 District Launched
July 24, 2019
The Mount
Where Do People Bike in Pittsburgh and Why? A Dive Into Make My Trip Count Data
July 1, 2019
Bike Pittsburgh
How To Keep Biking Growth: More Bike Lanes!
July 1, 2019
Bike Pittsburgh
Striking a balance with bike lanes: Pittsburgh to release master plan by year’s end
June 30, 2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
REPORT: 90,000+ Clean Energy Jobs Across Pennsylvania
June 19, 2019
Alt Energy Mag
Pittsburgh 2030 District Properties Reach Energy Goal Two Years Early
June 7, 2019
Energy Manager Today
Green Building Alliance tackles eco-challenges in Pittsburgh
May 26, 2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh is ahead of schedule on 2030 District environmental challenge
May 24, 2019
NEXTPittsburgh
Green Building Alliance celebrates double-digit reduction in energy use
May 24, 2019
Pittsburgh Business Times
Survey shows Pittsburgh commuters expanding their transportation choices
May 23, 2019
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh 2030 District is dominating North America, and growing
May 1, 2019
NEXTPittsburgh
When Office Buildings Go Beyond Green
April 23, 2019
New York Times
You Could Feel the Energy at W&J Conference
April 11, 2019
Observer – Reporter
Can Smart City Tech Be Sustainable?
March 7, 2019
Pittsburgh Business Times
Erie to join in on green ‘2030 District’ initiative
February 25, 2019
YourErie
Nine Partners Help Erie Launch 2030 District
February 25, 2019
Erie News Now
Erie Launches 2030 District, to Announce 9 Founding Property Partners
February 21, 2019
YourErie
‘Alliances’ Still Key To Aurora Sharrard’s Vision For Systemic Sustainability
January 22, 2019
WESA
Live storytelling about Pittsburgh will fire you up at GBA’s Inspire Speakers Series
January 9, 2019
NEXTPittsburgh
2018 Coverage
NEXT Up: Jenna Cramer on making all Pittsburgh neighborhoods sustainable
December 19, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
Biking in Pittsburgh, the Next Frontier
October 24, 2018
WESA
How Pittsburgh stays at the cutting edge of energy conservation
October 11, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
City Rising 2: The Future of Green Buildings with Angelica Ciranni
October 10, 2018
Green Philly Blog
The Confluence: Interview with Jenna Cramer
September 27, 2018
WESA
25 years, 25 green buildings. See them all here.
August 22, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
Green Building Alliance survey aims to find how Pittsburgh-area commuters get to work
August 12, 2018
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
City, County Officials Launch ‘Make My Trip Count’ Survey
August 11, 2018
CBS Pittsburgh
Sustainability tips for your kitchen renovation
August 2, 2018
Grok Nation
Scott Institute Names Siefken First Executive Director
July 31, 2018
Carnegie Mellon University
A first for BCJ: Pittsburgh center earns Living Building certification
July 27, 2018
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
‘We will not serve or pay for meat:’ WeWork takes the green workplace to a new level
July 17, 2018
The Washington Post
Pittsburgh is no longer a smoky city, but that doesn’t mean it has cleaned up its act
July 19, 2018
PublicSource
VIDEO: The Quiet Ones: PEC & GBA – Caring For Two Environments
June 19, 2018
West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund
REPORT: 86,000+ Pennsylvanians Now Work in Clean Energy
June 19, 2018
Cision
Pittsburgh Approves Ambitious Climate Action Plan Update
June 13, 2018
NRDC
Pitt taps GBA’s Sharrard as its first director of sustainability
June 7, 2018
Pittsburgh Business Times
Green Building Alliance leader going to Pitt as school’s first sustainability director
June 7, 2018
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
After long delay, PA. building codes get an update
May 30, 2018
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh 2030 District Helps Create a More Sustainable City
May 18, 2018
Buildings
Children’s Museum plans museum lab
May 16, 2018
Pittsburgh Business Times
April 26, 2018
EnergyManager Today
Pittsburgh leads the way in raising healthy building standards through the 2030 District
April 20, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
Green Building Alliance reveals new progress report for 2030 District
April 19, 2018
Pittsburgh Business Times
February 28, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
Discover how biophilia can inspire healthy places at these GBA events
February 27, 2018
NEXTPittsburgh
Could Your Building’s Design Affect Your Health?
February 26, 2018
Pittsburgh Magazine