Pennsylvania Holds First-Ever Online Sustainability Summit Oct. 3-7

On September 28, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the PA GreenGov Council will host the Commonwealth’s first-ever Sustainability Summit.

“We have a responsibility to future generations that requires us to act now to protect our environment and keep Pennsylvanians safe from the dangers of climate change,” said Gov. Wolf. “The GreenGov Council is driving my administration’s work to support a healthier climate while lowering costs for taxpayers, and I thank them for their leadership and advocacy. Pennsylvania is proud to take the lead on advancing climate sustainability and resiliency, and this summit will promote collaboration to make our work go further and accomplish more.”

The Summit will bring together Pennsylvania’s leading sustainability experts, elected officials, state-agency leaders and policymakers for an exciting and informative series of conversations and presentations on the energy conservation and sustainability progress the commonwealth has made as well as the challenges it will face in the future. 

This event is free, open to all, and virtual, making it easy to attend and participate.

Highlights From Summit Agenda

Here are just some of the presentations on the agenda for the Sustainability Summit--

October 3

-- 9:00: Welcome - Gov. Wolf

-- 9:20: Getting Started On Sustainability: The Basics Of Our Changing Climate

-- 10:05: How Our Local Government Leaders Are Responding To Climate Change

-- 11:15: Saving Energy, Lowering Costs With High-Performance Green Buildings

-- 12:05: Innovative Project Delivery Tools - Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts, C-PACE

-- 1:15: Join The Electric Vehicle Revolution

-- 2:05: Pennsylvania's Solar Future

-- 3:05: Big Opportunities In New Federal Climate, Energy Law

October 4

-- Noon: 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

October 5

-- Noon: Our Purchasing Power Can Expand Diversity & Small Business In PA

October 6

-- Noon: Partnering To Create Climate Resilient Communities

October 7

-- Noon: Correctional Industries & Penn State Provide Training & Education For People Needing A Second Chance - Learn How You Can Get Involved

Click Here to register for each day and for more information on the Sustainability Summit.

[Posted: September 28, 2022]  PA Environment Digest