Nationwide, Virginia ranked fifth with 236 megawatts of new solar capacity installed in the first quarter of this year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie. That’s more than the state added annually in 2018, 2019, and any... Read More
This opportunity seeks an entity to manage and expand DOE’s SolSmart program, which supports and recognizes local governments that reduce soft costs and expand access to solar energy. This funding program will help to reduce the soft costs of solar energy deployment—those costs not associated... Read More
DC Sustainability Energy Utility (DC SEU) is looking for an Energy Consultant. The chosen candidate will be responsible for identifying and advising on energy efficiency improvements in new construction and existing industrial, commercial and multi-family buildings and facilities. For more information about this job opportunity... Read More
It takes a little more than the promise of a brightly colored tee shirt to make people climb hills and pedal as the sun comes up, but this year they counted 9,487 participants in the event. This marks the 20th anniversary of the Bike to... Read More
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Asks for Participation in Survey Seeking Feedback on Installing Solar on Commercial Properties. To participate, go to the Commercial Solar Market Survey. Read More
The US Green Building Council is looking for a new Associate Director of Market Transformation and Development in the National Capital Region. The Associate Director of Market Transformation and Development for USGBC DC-MD-VA (DMV) works to ensure a vision that supports green building leaders, markets,... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is working with Marylanders to expand the state’s growing electric vehicle recharging infrastructure through the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate Program. Through the program, residents, governments, and businesses can acquire a state rebate for purchasing or installing an electric... Read More
About 250 residents and community members, including many of the neighbors in North Old Town, jumped at the chance for a tour Friday morning with the developer, which plans to transform the 18.8-acre plant along the Potomac River into a mixed-use area with housing, office... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is looking for nominations and candidates for the 2021 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards. Is your government agency, non-governmental organization, or school taking an innovative approach to engage the community around sustainability initiatives? Applications are due June 30,... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments invites you to advance your career through the Institute for Regional Excellence (IRE) and its Regional Executive Development Program, which is currently seeking applicants for its 2021-2022 cohort through July 1, 2021. Since 2002, nearly 400 local government managers have... Read More