PA Climate Network
The GreenGov Council launched the Pennsylvania Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience Network ("the PA Climate Network") in 2023 to promote climate problem solving and human-centered solutions for Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Climate Mitigation and Resilience Network (PA Climate Network) strives to be a self-sustaining, member-driven organization that connects and educates diverse stakeholders across Pennsylvania, ensuring they have the expertise, knowledge, and collaborative partnerships to advance informed climate solutions. The PA Climate Network serves as a trusted resource for sharing best practices and advancing climate education and literacy throughout the commonwealth for all Pennsylvanians.
Our Vision: Professionals working together to identify solutions and educate leaders with the goal to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and to improve resilience to climate-related hazards while advancing Pennsylvania's preparedness, economic vitality, public health, and social equity.
PA Climate Network Training Program
One key component of the PA Climate Network is our updated climate training program, which will provide foundational knowledge about climate science, climate impacts and climate resilience opportunities in Pennsylvania, and actions, strategies, and resources various actors can use to take climate action.
For more information or if you would like to participate in the PA Climate Network, please e-mail us at ra-epclimatenetwork@pa.gov .
Upcoming Climate Network Events
The Pennsylvania Climate Change and Resiliency Network is excited to announce a slate of events that the Network is either hosting or partnering/participating in through the end of 2024. There are multiple webinars, in-person tours, and the sustainability conference of the Pennsylvania municipal league.
If you would like to join the Climate Network or participate in these events, send us an e-mail at
ra-epclimatenetwork@pa.gov
Event
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MACH 2: Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub Webinar
The VP of partnerships and community engagement for the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub joined the climate network to discuss the timeline and partners involved in the creation of a hydrogen hub for the Southeastern PA region. The hydrogen hub project is funded through the Dept. of Energy's $7 billion dollar program to develop hydrogen resources, providing a carbon-free domestically produced alternative to fossil fuels.
Presenter: Manny Citron, Vice President of Partnerships and Community Engagmement – Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub, Inc.
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Webinar Recording
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Steelton-HighSpire School District (SHSD) Sustainability Tour
The superintendent of the SHSD, Harrisburg University professors, and the McClure Company presented to members of the PA Climate Network about multiple sustainability projects and facilities at the school district. This was followed by a tour of their solar array, electric school buses and chargers, and hydroponic greenhouse.
Presenter: Dr. Mick Iskric, Steelton Highspire School District Super Intendent
| Thursday, August 29, 2024
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Guaranteed Energy Savings Act: A guide for Local Governments
Wilson Engineering and former City Engineer for Harrisburg lead Climate Network members through an overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) and detailed the GESA LED streetlight project completed by Harrisburg in 2015. This is an important tool to build energy efficiency and clean energy projects for local governments.
Presenters: Patrick Martin and Peter Oven, Wilson Engineering
Wayne Martin, Project Manager, Wallace Montgomery
| Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Webinar Recording
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Phoenixville Wastewater Hydrothermal Carbonization Facility
The Borough Manager of
Phoenixville, PA will lead the PA Climate Network members on a tour of the new Hydrothermal carbonization wastewater plant at the borough. This is the first facility of its type in North America transforming human waste into a renewable energy source.
Presenter Name and Title: Jean Krack – Phoenixville Borough Manager.
| December Date - TBD
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PA Climate Network Training Modules