1. Pittsburgh up to the challenge to save energy.
- Author
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Sloss, Jim
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SUSTAINABILITY , *ENERGY consumption , *LIGHT emitting diodes , *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering , *STREET lighting , *SOLAR energy - Abstract
The article discusses the initiatives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to promote sustainability, cleaner economy and environment, and energy efficiency. It notes the creation of the Office of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency and use of savings to support the Green Trust Fund and green initiatives such as the installation of light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights and solar installations. It also cites ways the city is meeting milestones for the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge.
- Published
- 2014