The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors has commenced its search for COG’s next Executive Director. The board is looking for a seasoned professional with a strong command of local, state, and national public policy who is skilled in advocacy, diplomacy, and building... Read More
This Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) program provides technical assistance to state and local government entities for solar site surveys and to conduct preliminary development of solar projects. For projects accepted under this program, MEA will coordinate with the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) for the provision... Read More
In 2017, Mayor Bowser pledged DC’s commitment to prepare for and combat climate change by becoming carbon-neutral and climate resilient by 2050. Now, a little less than five years later, where are we? And what should we expect from the rest of the decade? See... Read More
The new climate law is chock-full of incentives to electrify your home and car, but the specifics are a maze to navigate. To help you find your way through, pro-electrification nonprofit Rewiring America has released an online calculator that tells you which of the incentives... Read More
As the Scope 3 Associate II, you will manage a process to develop additional Greenhouse Gas Protocol guidance on scope 3 accounting building on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 3 Standard and Scope 3 Calculation Guidance. The Associate II will coordinate the development of the... Read More
City of Bowie offers this program designed to help residents take a step to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. City residents can apply for rebates to offset the cost of electric lawn care tools including lawnmowers, weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers. The rebates... Read More
Continuing a long tradition of libraries being places to seek shelter from major weather events, Alexandria Library has established a Climate Resilience Hub in the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. Climate Resilience Hubs provide information about climate change as well as resources to help community members... Read More
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others... Read More
The ICLEI Action Fund will provide three awards of $1,000,000 each to nonprofit organizations to accelerate the implementation of a U.S. local government climate action plan while addressing inequality. The initial round of abstracts yielded roughly 100 climate projects located in 34 states, and Building... Read More
Government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions across metropolitan Washington region are invited to apply or nominate candidates for the 2022 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards offered by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). Winners serve as a role model for the region, and... Read More