The Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program (Community Change Grants), created by the Inflation Reduction Act, offers an unprecedented $2 billion in grants under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Community Change Grants will fund community-driven projects that address climate challenges and reduce... Read More
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has joined a group of nine other Republican governors who are advocating for “energy choice,” intending to “minimize permitting and other regulatory barriers” and “limit expensive energy mandates,” among other goals. Some clean energy advocates said the term is a euphemism for the... Read More
The Creek ReLeaf Program is designed to increase the total forested area within Frederick County, including privately owned lands and public properties. This project is funded in part by Maryland’s Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. The Creek ReLeaf program creates permanent conservation easements for eligible... Read More
The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a full-time River Restoration Program Associate to provide on-the-water, field, and facility support for our organization. This non-exempt position will participate in the organization’s restoration work by leading and/or assisting with restoration field work, volunteer restoration events, and field studies,... Read More
In this position for Systems Change Lab, you will lead research and technical inputs on the energy system – including energy supply, industry, transport, and the built environment. Your work will entail validating and updating the list of required shifts for each sector that allows... Read More
Localities across the commonwealth agree that the costs of buying electric vehicles and chargers can add up quickly, even for some of the most affluent jurisdictions. Local leaders have said state and federal grants have become vital to the transition statewide, but they also believe... Read More
Kids are returning to school to get smart. How about you? Are you ready to get Septic Smart? This week is Septic Smart Week, the perfect time for a refresher on properly maintaining your on-site septic system and drinking water wells to protect you, your family, and your... Read More
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded $3.9 million to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. See the full story at COG Newsroom. More DMV News Youngkin Appoints Environmental Justice... Read More
The Clean Energy Program, Energy Efficiency grant award provides up to $6,250 in funds for residential energy efficiency measures, in addition to Washington Gas incentives. The maximum grant award amount is $6,250 (for gas incentives), of which $2,500 can be allocated towards natural gas incentives, and up to... Read More
As global temperatures continue to rise at a dangerous rate, so does the number of air conditioning units in use. Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Energy Engineering have been working for years on Department of Energy-funded projects to implement technologies that may... Read More