Montgomery Parks is expanding its solar initiative, with a goal of doubling the park system’s solar energy production over the next five years. See the full story at Mocoshow. More DMV News Maryland’s Climate Ambitions in Question After Turbulent Legislative Session Inside Climate News Environmental... Read More
DEP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Management and Budget Specialist III to lead the development, preparation, and monitoring of the DEP’s operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets for the Recycling and Resource Management Division (RRM).The Management and Budget Specialist III develops the 6-year fiscal... Read More
The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps places young adults (ages 18-25) with nonprofit organizations or government agencies for a full-time, one-year term of stipend-supported service in the environmental field. The Corps provides young professionals with experience, leadership and professional development training, mentorship, and a support... Read More
A bipartisan host of proposed measures seek to regulate the industry, covering areas such as energy efficiency, sharing the cost of increased electrical demand and limiting bothersome noise levels. See the full story in The Washington Post. More DMV News With “Dire” Energy Outlook, Lawmakers... Read More
Virginia’s booming data center industry is driving unprecedented energy demands, straining the state’s natural gas infrastructure and prompting calls for new pipelines. A Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) report warns that expanding pipeline capacity may be necessary to meet the surge, bringing with... Read More
The goal of this funding opportunity is to improve the outcomes of large-scale solar (LSS) development for ecosystems, wildlife, and communities by soliciting projects that will a) test strategies that mitigate adverse impacts and/or maximize benefits to wildlife and ecosystems, b) provide technical assistance and... Read More
This position is in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric Protection. Analysts in this role will develop technical and policy analyses, analytical tools, and documents to help external partners implement energy efficient policies and programs. They will provide analytical, technical, informational, and policy... Read More
A report by the Beyond Gas Coalition claims that 63% of kitchens tested in Montgomery County exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) health standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels. See the full story at WUSA9. More DMV News Rural Virginia Co-ops, Developer Granted $1.1 Million to Build... Read More
This one-year pilot program will provide payments based on the number of pounds of pollution actually removed or prevented. Any business, nonprofit, government entity, or individual may apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $7.5 million to reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution... Read More
The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) to detect and eliminate pollutants from discharging into the County’s waters. A key function of this position is working collaboratively with residents and businesses... Read More