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
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, collaborative individual to lead the Administrative and Finance team. The Director of Administration and Finance is a senior management position of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River (ICPRB). The position directs... Read More
Earlier this year, local leaders in Loudoun County, Virginia, which has one of the highest concentrations of data centers in the world, amended the county’s zoning ordinance to require data center proposals to go through a public hearing process and get approval from the Board... Read More
WRI seeks a founding, visionary Global Director to lead the new WRI Polsky Energy Center. The first-of-its-kind Center represents a step-change in WRI’s strategy, ambition, and financial resources to influence the energy transition. This new position will be responsible for developing and executing on that... Read More
Rising electricity bills in rural Virginia were a significant factor in recent elections, contributing to Democratic victories in districts that have historically leaned Republican. Energy affordability emerged as a top concern for voters, with candidates campaigning on promises to address the issue through state-level policies. See... Read More
After big wins on election night, Democrats will have to decide whether easing requirements in the state’s ambitious climate law will be necessary to maintain Virginia’s status as the “data center capital of the world.” See the full story at Inside Climate News. More DMV... Read More
The Manager, Corporate Climate Resilience, will lead the development and implementation of programming for the community of practice and oversee a collaborative, multi-stakeholder process to create a standardized framework for companies to demonstrate leadership in climate resilience. This role will manage day-to-day project operations and stakeholder... Read More
Prince George’s County Climate Stewards Academy is an education and stewardship training program that will support local climate preparedness while building the capacity of communities. The goal is to identify, train, and empower climate stewards to serve as community climate champions and lead local efforts... Read More
Rock Creek Conservancy (Conservancy), a non-profit environmental organization, seeks a Forest Resilience Manager to lead the Conservancy’s forest restoration work from small, volunteer-driven demonstration sites to large park and watershed-wide efforts, and manage systems to understand the long-term impact and efficacy of the efforts. In... Read More