Press
In our effort to inspire the creation of healthy and high-performance spaces, we’re committed to sharing our region’s story through products, practices, and people.
See below for recent news coverage, as well as press releases and announcements. You can also follow our blog for green perspectives from staff members and friends.
Press Releases
PPS Renew America’s Schools 2024
Erie 2030 District Progress Report 2024
Meadville/Reading Resilient Communities Launch
Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report 2024
GBA & Center Of Life KRUNK Album
GBA 2023-2025 Media Coverage Highlights
CMU.edu
February 24, 2025
Pathways to Impact: Careers in Sustainability Photo Gallery – Sustainability Initiative at CMU – Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 18, 2025
Blind architect creates buildings you can hear and feel, including the UPMC Vision Institute | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Next Pittsburgh
February 13, 2025
Inside UPMC Mercy Pavilion, a space designed around vision loss
Pittsburgh Business Times
January 13, 2025
Jenna Cramer, GBA, solidifying Pittsburgh’s green building leadership
90.5 WESA
December 3, 2024
On an economic upswing, New Kensington embraces effort to reduce greenhouse gases
KDKA “Big K Radio Show”
October 2, 2024
Jenna Cramer, President & CEO of Green Building Alliance, on Green Pathways
Jenna Cramer, President & CEO of the Green Building Alliance, joined Rich Fitzgerald and Larry Richert to discuss the organization’s “Green Pathways” workforce development program. Cramer explained how the initiative is creating job opportunities in the green building sector while fostering sustainability across Southwestern Pennsylvania. She highlighted the success of the program in connecting individuals to careers in energy efficiency, green construction, and other environmental fields. Click here to listen to the show.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 6, 2024
With new multi-million dollar grants, two Pittsburgh nonprofits push to connect rural areas with job opportunities | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PA Environmental News Daily
September 4, 2024
PA Environment Digest Blog: Green Building Alliance Awarded $1.48 Million Federal Grant To Launch Green Pathways Workforce Initiative In Southwest PA
The Campus, Allegheny College
August 30, 2024
Meadville to benefit from Resilient Communities program
Erie Times News/GoErie.com
August 20, 2024
Erie 2030 District releases 2023 energy use carbon emissions report (goerie.com)
YourErie.com
August 20, 2024
Pittsburgh nonprofit working to cut Erie’s energy costs by 2030
PA Environmental News Daily
August 20, 2024
Erie 2030 District Announces $4.2M in Energy Savings
90.5 WESA
August 9, 2024
Pittsburgh school leaders say $15M grant will help make buildings energy efficient
Facility Executive
August 8, 2024
Critical Infrastructure Updates On Deck At Pittsburgh Schools
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 8, 2024
2 Pittsburgh-area school districts receive federal grant that could help cover cost of infrastructure upgrade
Continuity Insights
August 8, 2024
Pittsburgh Schools Land Critical Infrastructure Upgrade Funding (continuityinsights.com)
PA Environmental News
Washington Post
August 8, 2024
Over a billion birds die after striking U.S. buildings each year — maybe many more (GBA referenced)
Meadville Tribune
August 3, 2024
Meadville selected for energy efficiency initiative
Berks Weekly
July 24, 2024
Green Building Alliance Launches Resilient Communities Initiative in Reading
PA Environmental News
PA Environmental News
Penn State News
June 26, 2024
Students learn about high-performance buildings during Pittsburgh summer program – Penn State
AIA
Meadville Tribune Review
Pittsburgh Union Progress
June 10, 2024
Green Building Alliance project lauds Forest Hills for its progress in reducing carbon emissions and saving energy
WESA/The Allegheny Front
May 29, 2024
Pittsburgh buildings are lowering carbon emissions but more can be done – The Allegheny Front (2030 District Progress Report)
Next Pittsburgh
May 23, 2024
Pittsburgh 2030 District reduced emissions by 48% in 2023, saving $75 million
Pittsburgh Business Times
May 23, 2024
New 2030 District report charts both carbon and money saved by Pittsburgh’s built environment
PA Environmental News Daily
May 22, 2024
Pittsburgh 2030 District Reports Gains Toward Energy, Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals
Pittsburgh Business Times
May 20, 2024
Appalachian Sustainable Products Network Names Two Pilot Companies [ASPN]
Pennsylvania Press Room
April 26, 2024
Shapiro Administration Commends Three Pennsylvania Schools for Environmental Efforts
Next Pittsburgh
April 22, 2024
10 ways Pittsburgh embraces its green roots on Earth Day and all year
Next Pittsburgh
April 11, 2024
See how Pittsburgh universities rank in the race to carbon neutrality
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 22, 2024
Cramer’s Viewpoint: What the U.N. Buildings Breakthrough means for us
WESA 90.5 FM
March 19, 2024
Pittsburgh’s climate emissions aren’t falling quickly enough to meet 2030 climate goals
Tribune Review
April 23, 2024
KRUNK Movement Students Release Original Album with Earth Day Theme
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 23, 2024
Local teen musicians of The KRUNK Movement to perform original songs in Nashville
Pittsburgh Union Progress
April 21, 2024
‘Su(Stained) Reality’: KRUNK students will perform their new album in a Nashville concert
The State Journal (West Virginia)
April 8, 2024
Appalachian Sustainable Products Network launches pilot program to equip Upper Appalachia
Pennsylvania Business Report
March 29, 2024
Appalachian Sustainable Products Network seeks Pennsylvania manufacturers for pilot program
Business Journal Daily
March 27, 2024
Collaborative effort looks to promote green building in West Virginia, Upper Appalachia
West Virginia State Journal
March 27, 2024
Collaborative effort looks to promote green building in West Virginia, Upper Appalachia
PA Environmental News Daily
PA Environmental News Daily
The Keystone – Pennsylvania News You Can Use
October 27, 2023
Southwestern PA receives federal grant to establish green building supply chain
Senator Bob Casey
October 26, 2023
Casey, Fetterman Announce $500,000 Coming to Western PA for Green Building Supply Chain
Pittsburgh Business Times
September 14, 2023
Pittsburgh wins millions in ‘smart’ energy infrastructure funding
YouTube
November 2023
(2030 District partner) Mercyhurst University Unveils New Greenhouse, Sustainability Major
Erie News Now
September 27, 2023 (2030 District partner)
World Tourism Day Promotes “Green Investments” in Erie Businesses
JET-TV24 ERIE and YourErie.com
August 23, 2023
Over $3 million saved in energy costs across Erie: District Progress Report
GoErie.com
January 23, 2024 (2030 District partner)
Erie Mayor Joe Schember reflects on the state of the city – ‘exciting stories to tell’
CW22 The Point
August 7, 2023
Issues on the Point: Green Building Alliance
Pittsburgh Business Times
May 18, 2023
New 2030 District report shows Pittsburgh nearing voluntary sustainability goals