Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge

Participant Workshop Calendar

 

Workshops occur on the last Friday of the month, unless otherwise noted.

October 28
Learn to use the EPA’s Portfolio Manager software.

November 18
Learn about energy efficiency techniques, equipment, and funding, as well as demand response programs.

December 8
Decision-making — how to choose which strategies are best for your business.

January 27
Leader celebration, including a keynote speaker, competitor panel, and update on the Green Workplace Challenge’s impact.

February 24
Hands-on workshop — bring your questions to our experts.

March 30
Strategies to leverage the market advantage of sustainability.

April 27
Learn about several certifications offered by community groups in the Pittsburgh area, which can earn you points in the Green Workplace Challenge.

May 17
Focus on waste reduction and recycling strategies.

June 21
Midpoint celebration, with an update on the impact of the Green Workplace Challenge. Learn about alternative energy, renewable energy credits (RECs) and offsets, and green purchasing.
Event Resources

July 27
Focus on water conservation strategies.
Event Resources:
Introduction and Competition Impacts
Save Water – Save Energy, Joyce O’Connor, Cardinal Resources, LLC
Water Conservation Strategies, Kemal Niksic, Hatch Mott MacDonald

August 24
Learn about LEED.
Event Resources:
Introduction and Competition Impacts
Beyond the Green Workplace Challenge, Aurora Sharrard, Green Building Alliance
David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Angelica Ciranni, Sports and Exhibition Authority
525 William Penn Place, Cristian Harbaugh, H.F. Lenz Company
Pursuing LEED EB in a 19th Century Building, Katie Flynn, RCx Building Diagnostics

October 18
Final award ceremony, including a keynote speaker, final leader panel discussion, and advice on sustaining the initiatives your business has started during the competition.
Event Resources:
Participant Accomplishments and Final Standings