Energy

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​Energy Conservation

• EPA Energy Star Program

  • Contains tips and projects for improving energy efficiency and choosing energy efficient appliances

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Renewable Energy Options​

• Home Electricity Options

  • Use PA power switch to shop for clean energy providers. Check out some examples below. Be sure to confirm terms and conditions before switching.
    • Green Mountain Energy
    • MPower Energy

• Solar Power

  • Pennsylvania Solar Center​

    • Non-Profit providing an online resource hub for Pennsylvania residents and businesses looking to go solar​

  • Solar United Neighbors

    • Non-profit consumer advocate group helping to make going solar easier and more affordable​

  • Project Sunroof

    • Estimate the solar savings for your home using Google Earth images

 

 Regional Energy Providers

• Duquesne Light-Watt Choices Program

  • Contains information on rebates, energy audits, appliance recycling, product marketplace, free energy efficiency kits, and more

• West Penn Power

  • Contains information on available rebates, energy audits, free energy conservation kits and more

• Columbia Gas-WarmWise Program

  • Contains information on rebates, energy audits, energy saving tips, and a customer assistance program

• People's Natural Gas

  • Contains details on their customer assistance program​​​​​​​​
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Water

• EPA WaterSense

  • Learn about water reductions strategies and products ​

• Pennsylvania Resources Council

  • Attend a workshop on rain barrel use and watershed management

• 3 Rivers Wet Weather​

  • Learn how homeowners can address stormwater and protect their watershed

• Mt. Lebanon Rain Barrel Credit​

  • Apply for the municipality rain barrel credit by completing this form.  Mt. Lebanon will reimburse you 25% of the cost of a rain barrel. ​

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Recycling and Waste

• Mt. Lebanon Recycling Resources​

  • Learn more about resources within the community, including confidential paper shredding, electronic equipment recycling drop-off, woody waste pick-up, and battery recycling​

• Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)

  • Sponsors "hard-to-recycle" drop-off events, including TVs (fees apply), hazardous waste, and prescription drugs

  • Attend ReuseFest, to drop-off multiple types of items at one location. 

  • Find the current location of their glass recycling bin

  • Participate in composting workshops​

• Allegheny County Recycling Resource Directory

  • Comprehensive guide on disposal of various materials

• Recycle this Pittsburgh​​

  • A high-quality reference for local recycling information​

• Michael Brother's Recycling

  • Located in Baldwin and open to the public.  Bins are set up for glass, all plastics, cans, and cardboard.  Cash is offered for aluminum or steel. ​

• Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse (PCCR)

  • Donate (or purchase) old craft or office supplies. 

• Construction Junction ​

  • Donate (or purchase) building materials, working appliances, bath and plumbing items, tools, or other related items​

• Zero Waste Shopping - The following stores are known for having a large bulk sections and allow personal containers.  This list is not all-inclusive. ​

  • The Wonderfill Market - Focused on personal & home essentials, including but not limited to lotion, hand soap, laundry detergent, etc.). ​

  • East End Food Co-op - Focused on food, but also contains some cleaning products. 

  • Pitaland - Can purchase many varieties of beans and grains in bulk. Check website for more info.

• Glass Recycling Locations​

  • Village Square Mall 

  • Castle Shannon Fire Hall

  • Moon Township Public Works Lot

  • Michael Brother's Recycling

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Transportation

• Move Lebo

  •  A grassroots advocacy group within Mt. Lebanon, independent of the municipality, working to improve the ways we get around. They are focused on pedestrian safety, traffic calming, road re-design and bike infrastructure.​

• CommuteInfo

  • Contains resources for commuting via carpool, cycling, and public transit

• Port Authority

  • Includes info on Connect Cards, Bus Pass program, transit schedules, and connect rewards

  • How to Ride the T

  • How to Take the Bus

• Pittsburgh Transit App

  • Provides all Pittsburgh transit options (T, bus, Healthy Ride, etc in one app)

• BikePGH

  • Non-profit organization that supports bike & pedestrian initiatives in and around the city

  • Publishes a map featuring all Pittsburgh bike infrastructure 

  • Offers educational guides and classes for more confident urban cycling

  • South Hills Safe Streets is the bike/ped group specific to our area

• POGOH

  • Rentable bikes (Both electric and standard) with stations located throughout the city of Pittsburgh

  • Easy to use: Once you have an account through the PBSC app, scan a bike and enter the code to unlock ​

  • Affordable: $3.50 for 30 minutes of riding or upgrade to an electric bike for $5 for 30 minutes

  • Flex passes and annual plans also available.

• Safe Routes to School

  • As a walking school district, safe walking routes are provided for each school. 

• Sidewalk Expansion Policy ​

  • Financial support is available for sidewalk expansion in Mt. Lebanon

• DEP Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates​

  • Rebates for new or pre-owned plug-in hybrids, battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas or propane vehicles​

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