Saving PA Lives by Tackling Soot Pollution!

When: Thursday, March 9, 6:00- 7:00 pm

Where: Virtual

Join environmental, health, and faith groups from across Pennsylvania for an educational webinar on Thursday, March 9th from 6-7pm to learn about the EPA’s new proposal to rein in soot pollution.

Hear from a panel of health experts about what soot is, how soot pollution harms the health of Pennsylvanians, and what strong soot protections could mean for the commonwealth. Community voices will also discuss their experiences and the work that they are doing to lead the charge against air pollution, and how you can take action to limit air pollution before the EPA public comment period ends at the end of the month.

Brought to you by PennEnvironment, Moms Clean Air Force, Clean Air Council, Sierra Club PA, Cancer & Environment Network of SWPA, PennFuture, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light, Clean Water Action, Defend Our Future, and the Climate Action Campaign.

Register here.

Remote Opportunities for Philadelphians To Push City Off Fossil Fuels

There are two PGW hearings coming up in the next week! Attending these meetings - even if you don't speak and have your camera off the whole time! -sends a message to the city and the PGW that people are engaged in the conversation around PGW's sustainability transition.

If you speak at either, remember to say if you are a PGW ratepayer.

Capital Budget Hearing

When: Tuesday, March 7, 10am

Where: Virtual

This hearing is about PGW's long term investments. POWER and allies are arguing that PGW must be working to shrink the system, because its size is built for peak load, which is not an efficient way to approach energy use. Advocates are arguing for efficiency as a central part of planning, and for non-pipelines alternatives as a way to reduce capital spending. There may be an opportunity for those watching to speak for a limited time at the end of the hearing.



PUC Public Input Hearing on PGW's Weather Normalization Adjustment

When: Thursday, March 9, 10am- 6pm 

Where: Virtual

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a pair of telephonic hearings on March 9, 2023, to gather public input on the Weather Normalization Adjustment (WNA) used by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW). PGW provides natural gas distribution services to approximately 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the City of Philadelphia. 

This is your opportunity to tell the state utility commissioners that PGW, not ratepayers, should bear the risk for climate predictions, and should mitigate risks of warming winters. 

Choose your time in signing up by March 7 at 3:30 via phone.

Please see additional details for registering to testify here.

See additional information here.

Induction Cooking Workshops

When: March 10, 10am-1pm

Where: Chatham University Eden Hall Campus, Gibsonia, PA

When: April 21, 10am-1pm

Where: RE Farm Café at Windswept, 1000 Fillmore Road, State College, PA 16803

Are you interested in decarbonizing buildings by converting your gas kitchen to induction cooking equipment? Join us for this in-person workshop!

We are inviting healthcare professionals to learn about DEP’s new Cooking in Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens (CHECK) rebate program so they can be spokespeople for building electrification.

Chef Chris Galarza of Forward Dining Solutions will provide in-person demonstrations of various induction cooking equipment and explain how it works to reduce energy costs and improve the health of building occupants. You’ll be able to experience firsthand the excellent performance of induction cooking and learn helpful tips on how to use this equipment at home.



Additional dates and locations to come.

Register here.

GreenPhilly's Third Annual Symposium "Moving Forward"

When: March 23, 8:30am- 5:00pm EST

Where: Virtual

Join us at “Moving Forward,” GreenPhilly's 3rd annual symposium, will focus on building a sustainable and equitable Philadelphia. Learn from innovative experts and problem solvers during panels, lightning sessions, and keynotes, meet local organizations to learn about how to support and get involved, and network with fellow like-minded individuals.

PSR PA's Health Educator and Campaign Coordinator Linnea Bond will be on a panel alongside the Office for Sustainability talking about updates you can make to your home to improve your health and utility bills and taking advantage of rebates and savings through the IRA.

Your ticket to the Green Philly Symposium includes recordings to watch anything you missed.

$20 – $30

For any questions, comments or concerns, please contact [email protected]

Register here.

March for Our Lives:

Pennsylvania Advocacy Day

When: Thursday March 23, 9am- 3:30pm

Where: Pennsylvania State Capitol

501 North 3rd St

Harrisburg, PA 17120

For the first time in 12 years, we have a gun safety majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives- and a real chance to pass life-saving legislation. It is time to seize this opportunity to demand change.

Join CeasefirePA, their partner March For Our Lives, and hundreds of other gun violence prevention advocates in Harrisburg on Thursday, March 23 for their Fifth Annual Advocacy Day March. CeasefirePA’s Advocacy Day will be a part of coordinated actions organized by March For Our Lives across the country.

We cannot wait any longer. Gun violence takes the lives of and injures 4,600 Pennsylvanians every year- join on March 23rd and demand change and a safer Pennsylvania.

Learn more and register here.

Have questions or suggestions for PSR PA? Email us at [email protected].