In Kingman Park, the heat was especially acute. That’s because this Northeast Washington neighborhood is a “heat island,” an urbanized area with less tree coverage and green space that experiences higher temperatures than surrounding locations. When neighborhoods have more impervious surfaces, such as buildings, sidewalks,... Read More
In collaboration with the EPA, GHHI will award $40 million in grants, flowing from the Inflation Reduction Act, to fund 171 eligible projects in historically disinvested communities throughout EPA’s Region 3 (includes Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and seven federally recognized... Read More
The Maryland WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life.Maryland WholeHome grants and loans can be used to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, repair or replace heating... Read More
The Urban Land Institute’s Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability’s Decarbonization Program is seeking a Manager to support the implementation of critical programs, undertake research, and coordinate activities across the Center’s decarbonization program of work with a special focus on thought leadership on the tenant and... Read More
Idle electric vehicles could be a source of energy for other uses when not being driven, and Pepco has partnered with Toyota to research “vehicle-to-grid” technology. See the full story at WTOP News. More DMV News More Electric Vehicle Charging Could Come to Alexandria Parks... Read More
Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards, or VoiCeS, program engages local volunteers and their communities and fosters a deeper understanding of the Bay watershed and the efforts to restore it. Long-term improvements in the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams... Read More
ICPRB seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented collaborator to be a key member of the Water Resources team. The Water Resources Planner will assist with interesting and challenging projects in this program area, an exciting opportunity to apply diverse technical and participatory skills in a large river... Read More
Elemental seeks a passionate self-starter to serve as the Director of Federal Policy and Partnerships for its Policy Lab. This position will report to Elemental’s Managing Director of Policy, who is responsible for delivering on the organization’s federal policy agenda, managing government affairs, and building... Read More
Maryland and federal officials signed an agreement Friday pledging cooperation as they move forward on planning for off-shore wind power projects. The five-page memorandum of understanding will help expand the “green and growing” economic agenda of the Biden-Harris administration, Gov. Wes Moore said at the... Read More
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an experienced Program Manager II professional to manage a compliance, inspection and enforcement program to ensure that stormwater management (SWM) Best Management Practices (BMPs) are functioning properly in accordance with State and local laws. The position... Read More