President Joe Biden stopped by Prince William Forest Park in Triangle on Monday, as the country celebrated Earth Day, to tout two initiatives to combat climate change: expanding solar access and creating jobs to fuel America’s environmental efforts. See the full story at Virginia Mercury.... Read More
The Transit Bureau within Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an innovative Zero Emissions Fleet & Facility Manager to play a pivotal role in transitioning the Compressed Natural Gas fleet to zero emissions fleet in Arlington. This manager will use subject matter expertise and zero emission knowledge to... Read More
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing non-ZE Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with ZE vehicles. The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in funds under this Clean Heavy-Duty... Read More
Residents can drive-thru or drop off unwanted household hazardous waste and electronic items at this free event. Surrattsville High School 6101 Garden Drive Clinton, MD 8 a.m. 1 – p.m. To learn more about this resource, visit the Prince George’s County information page. Read More
Maryland’s 2024 General Assembly session yielded what one activist called “a mixed bag” of legislation dealing with the Chesapeake Bay, climate change, and environmental justice. See the full story at The Bay Journal. More DMV News Dominion Energy Launches RFP for Solar and Storage Projects... Read More
EV owners need to have access to EV charging at home. As plug-in vehicles become more common, this guide will assist property owners, boards, managers, and advocates make informed decisions about installing EV charging infrastructure. To learn more about this resource, visit Montgomery County. Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Climate and Energy Leadership Awards recognize organizations that develop climate stewardship projects and programs that engage and serve the region’s underserved communities. The awards program highlights a broad range of climate solutions for their unique engagement practices and... Read More
The Division is responsible for planning, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of best management practices to control urban runoff, stream restoration projects, implementation of a comprehensive countywide monitoring program, implementation of stewardship programs with private property owners to install best management practices, outreach and education,... Read More
Officials on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors adopted a new regional tree canopy goal last week as area leaders work to meet broader climate goals for 2030 and beyond. See the full story at the COG Newsroom. More DMV News... Read More
Green Dining Arlington is an initiative of EcoAction Arlington that brings together Arlington restaurants to collectively develop, encourage, and implement green dining practices in the community. Surveys of local restaurants have revealed critical gaps in restaurants’ knowledge of why or how they should implement eco-friendly... Read More