The City of Alexandria has achieved Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Gold certification, through the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Cities rating system. Alexandria is the first city in Virginia to certify under the new v4.1 rating system, joining nearly 30 cities... Read More
Fairfax County has a plan to help address the local effects of climate change, which already contributes to storms and other challenges that have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage. See the full story at FFXnow. More DMV News Alexandria City Schools Awarded $2M for... Read More
The City of Alexandria released an Alexandria Tree Canopy Assessment done by the University of Vermont that tracked the change in the city’s tree canopy between 2014 and 2018. The results are mostly positive. See the full story at ALXnow. More DMV News PJM Releases Road Map... Read More
Following the passage of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will make significant investments in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities. EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program provides five billion dollars over five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with clean and... Read More
The Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) coordinates, implements, and promotes Fairfax County’s extensive environmental, climate, and energy programs, plans, and policies. Under the general direction of the OEEC’s Public Information Officer, this position supports the development and execution of existing climate... Read More
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ENERGY STAR, EPA is offering special one-time recognition to all organizations who certify 5 or more buildings in 2022! This special recognition opportunity is only available in 2022, so there’s never been a better time to certify and join the growing nation of... Read More
Solar advocates in the nation’s capital and Virginia claim Mid-Atlantic utilities are squandering the promise of shared solar programs designed to benefit low-income customers. See the full story at Energy News Network. More DMV News Dominion Asks to Halt Ratepayer Charge for Carbon Market Virginia Mercury... Read More
The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. There are a number of Environmental Protection Specialist positions open to candidates. For more... Read More
The District’s Department of Energy and Environment’s (DOEE’s) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Health and Human Services, provides low-income residents technical and financial assistance to help reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy-efficient.... Read More
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking to fill a leadership position within the Office of Sustainability. The Sustainability Program Manager drives the development of value-driven climate change and sustainability strategies that foster a culture of environmental excellence and commitment across Metro and... Read More