Pittsburgh Works

Hear what David Fisfis, VP of Energy Policy and General Counsel with Duquesne Light, thinks are the challenges that currently face our electric grid.

Yesterday Pittsburgh Works Together hosted an event at Acrisure Stadium, featuring a keynote speaker and panel discussion highlighting some of the challenges facing our electrical grid. We would like to thank all those that attended and participated. Special thanks to Tim Gallagher, CEO or ReliabilityFirst Corporation for his keynote insights and panelists from Duquesne Light Company, Constellation and PJM Interconnection for sharing their time and expertise. To learn more about the event, please visit our website to read the press release - https://lnkd.in/ekPmaVNf.

Our recent energy brief is now available on the Post-Gazette's website. Read Pittsburgh Works Director of Research and Public Policy, Ken Zapinski's op-ed about some of the challenges facing our electrical grid.

“Sorry, we’re short-staffed.” You’ve heard this at restaurants…but what if the same was said about the 24/7 operation of PA’s electric grid? In “The Challenge of Part-Time Power Production,” we illuminate the danger of favoring energy solutions that only work intermittently. 

What do the nation’s premier experts on electric grid reliability see when they evaluate Pennsylvania? Tim Gallagher, President & CEO of ReliabilityFirst Corporation, provides a candid, independent, and easy-to-understand assessment of how our state can navigate its path toward increased electrification. In Episode 11 of our Talking Sense Interview Series, you’ll learn about: - The coming electric supply/demand shortfall and what can be done to reverse it - The “Energy Trilemma” that factors into our national push for increased electrification - The advantages of an all-of-the-above approach to our energy mix 

Did you know 100% of individual donations given to the Dollar Energy Fund go toward helping limited-income households pay their utility bills? In Talking Sense Episode 10, CEO Chad Quinn discusses the unique model that allows his organization to have maximum impact on communities in need. https://lnkd.in/eCftDwRf

A closed Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant will reopen and be converted to natural gas to help meet our growing electricity needs. A redevelopment group also said the use of hydrogen, and installation of solar power, could be possible in the future. #naturalgas #electricty #electricgrid #PAenergy https://lnkd.in/gRSGDb6C

To accurately assess air quality in the Pittsburgh region, you need to go to the central source of truth. Our Clearing the Air 5.0 report does just that. It analyzes the latest EPA data so you don’t have to. You’ll find: - Research on the environmental factors affecting our air - Comparisons that show our region’s ranking in relation to other major metro regions - Commentary on new EPA Clean Air Act Standards Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eY_-_dPx

Our own Ken Zapinski is featured in the TribLIVE for his commentary about air quality in the Pittsburgh region, and the importance of balancing regulations with a healthy economy. https://lnkd.in/ezN9w3hP

ICYMI. Our October #StatsToTrack features a teaser for our upcoming Clearing the Air 5.0 Report. It might be surprising to know that by several important EPA measurements, Pittsburgh has cleaner air than many popular tourist destinations, including Nashville.