It’s all eyes on Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin now to take action on a number of bills aimed at increasing renewable energy development in the state and utility customer savings. See the full story at Inside Climate News. More DMV News Maryland Lawmakers Show... Read More
Building a climate-friendly future in Montgomery County is a big challenge, but small actions add up. You can do something BIG — one small choice at a time. Where to start? Take the pledge. It’s an easy first step that will guide you to money-saving, energy-saving, and... Read More
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to fill a full-time Program Specialist II in the Recycling and Resource Management Division, Recycling and Refuse Services Section to reduce the amount of unacceptable materials and contamination in the single-family residential curbside recycling program and increase recycling.... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce the FY25 Geothermal Rebate Program. This Program will provide rebates to Maryland residents, businesses, nonprofits, and State and local government agencies that install geothermal heating and cooling systems at their facilities as the primary heating and... Read More
A judge in Floyd County Circuit Court ruled from the bench last week that Virginia does not need to return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the carbon market known as RGGI, as the state appeals a November decision by the court saying the state must rejoin... Read More
Cohorts are multi-month structured technical assistance training programs that guide communities toward tangible results. They offer a deep level of technical assistance and serve as a cost-effective alternative to project outsourcing. To learn more, visit ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. Read More
Solarize Virginia is a community-based outreach initiative that reduces the cost and complexity of going solar by providing a one-stop-shop for education and installation. Managed by the Virginia nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), we offer discounted prices and vetted installers through a competitive bidding... Read More
Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Environmental Management Division Chief to lead the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM) and to plan and implement the County’s community-wide climate action goals outlined in the Community Energy Plan and Carbon Roadmap document. This role... Read More
In front of a joint hearing of House and Senate committees, Senate leadership lobbied for their bills aimed at lowering energy prices and increasing production in Maryland. The Next Generation Energy Act outlines the state’s support for maintaining and opening new nuclear power plants. See... Read More
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Clean Energy, the Manager of Electricity Markets will integrate equity into the work. The Manager of Electricity Markets will have solid research skills and expertise in public utility regulation to develop knowledge products and thought leadership on competitive procurement... Read More