During this session, GBA staff will engage with local businesses and building owners to learn about existing needs and share details on the services and support offered through the 2030 District program at no cost to partners.
These include technical assistance and guidance to help building owners and operators monitor and understand their energy use; identify opportunities and steps to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy demand and utility costs; support in identifying potential sources of funding; and helping individual properties and the community make New Kensington’s buildings healthier, more efficient, and resilient to weather events.
The evening will include an opportunity to learn about the 2030 District program, meet GBA staff and share food and drinks.
Click Here to register and for more information. Questions should be directed to Tobias Chan, tobiasc@gbapgh.org.
Background
This project represents an expansion of the Pittsburgh 2030 District, a project of the Green Building Alliance, which comprises property partners representing more than 540 buildings occupying more than 86 million square feet.
They include a variety of sectors and building types, including office towers, hospitals, hotels, multifamily residential buildings, universities, professional sports facilities, museums, municipal offices and facilities, and K-12 schools today .
In 2023, Pittsburgh 2030 District Property Partners achieved a 22.3% reduction in energy usage in 2023, reflecting a savings of $60.5 million in energy utility costs, and a 39.4% reduction in water usage.
The District also reached a 48.0% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, or 507,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions avoided.
This achievement moves the District closer to its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions by the 2030 deadline, with the District continuing to pursue zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The built environment accounts for approximately 37% of global CO2 emissions and 40% of all U. S. primary energy use.
More information at Pittsburgh 2023 Progress Report.
To learn more about built environment conservation, visit the Green Building Alliance website.
Visit the 2030 Districts Network website to learn more about this program. In Pennsylvania there three 2030 Districts: Erie 2030 District, Pittsburgh 2030 District and a Philadelphia 2030 District.
Resource Links:
-- Pittsburgh 2030 District Reports Gains Toward Energy, Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals [PaEN]
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[Posted: November 21, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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