Antoine Thompson received the Stuart A. Freudberg Award for his leadership with the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition. He was recognized for partnering with COG on EV initiatives, promoting cleaner fuels, and driving workforce development in the clean energy sector. Bob Lazaro Jr. received... Read More
The District Sustainability Awards highlight businesses, individuals, and organizations that are working towards a more sustainable DC. Awardees’ projects and programs support the Mayor’s Sustainable DC Plan, which aims to make the District the nation’s greenest, healthiest, most sustainable city; it encompasses equity, governance, education, built environment,... Read More
Bloomberg Philanthropies will expand its Youth Climate Action Fund, reopening the program for up to 300 city halls. Participating local governments will each receive $50,000 and technical assistance to launch open innovation competitions and mobilize young people ages 15-24 to design, develop, and implement solutions... Read More
Casey Trees partners with the Garden Club of America to administer the Club’s Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry. This annual fellowship provides up to $7,500 to support students pursuing advanced studies in urban forestry, helping to cultivate tomorrow’s experts in this vital field. This fellowship... Read More
In August 2023, the Department of Public Works’ Office of Waste Diversion launched the Curbside Composting Pilot Program to test food waste collection from single-family households in the District of Columbia. After a 12-month pilot, the program has transitioned to the Food Waste Collection Program.... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is recruiting members of the public to serve on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC). ABOUT ACPAC ACPAC advises COG’s policy committees – the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) the Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) – on air... Read More
Fairfax County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions nearly 30% since 2005, with officials optimistic the downward trend will continue toward the county’s goals for 2030. See the full story at Fairfax Now. More DMV News Virginia Regulators Approve First New Gas Plant Since Passage of... Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee. All members must be technically knowledgeable and interested in climate change, energy, and air quality, and individuals with professional experience, education, and knowledge in these fields are... Read More
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved the creation of a new rate class for large load users, including data centers. It will require high-use customers to sign a 14-year contract, ensuring they will pay for their proposed energy costs, even if they use... Read More
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Planning Specialist to provide technical expertise in leading the development of strategies, policies, and programs to increase solar adoption in Montgomery County. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of laws, policies, strategies,... Read More