Solar Energy Resources Welcome to Etna Borough’s solar resource webpage! Etna is seeking ways to encourage solar energy development in our community. This webpage represents a collection of solar information and resources for the community. As of May 2021, Etna has 10 permitted residential solar installations as well as a solar car port and electric car charger at the Garden of Etna, a municipal owned project. Our community’s solar goals can be found in our Solar Statement.  For more information about the basics of solar energy, your solar options, and questions to ask solar professionals, read...

Garden of Etna The Garden of Etna was established in 2011 through a partnership with the Glenshaw Presbyterian Church/Calvert Memorial Presbyterian Church, with grant funding that the Borough received from the Allegheny County Health Department. The grant established dual functions of the garden by providing residential garden growing access to residents in Etna, as well as four large garden beds that are used solely to provide fresh vegetables to the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna. This garden is managed by an incredible group of volunteers under the leadership of Tom Quigley, Garden Coordinator....

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Rain Garden Read More Green Streetscape - Phase 1 Read More School Street Parking Lot Read More Freeport St. Rain Park Read More ECO Park Rain Garden Read More The Etna Green Infrastructure Master Plan Project This ongoing study was financed by a grant administered by the Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC). The objective of the study to assess the feasibility of reducing/eliminating proposed gray infrastructure alternatives by managing the...

The Borough of Etna has pledged and undertaken efforts to be a Sustainable Community. Through its ongoing commitment to implementing programs and developing strategies to foster environmental stewardship, community economic opportunity, health, and resilience, Etna has earned a Gold designation from Sustainable Pennsylvania.In an effort to become a more sustainable community, the Borough has adopted several ordinances that help protect our environment.Ordinance No. 1341 – allows for the disconnection of roof drains/gutters from residential properties to help reduce the storm water carried...