As global temperatures continue to rise at a dangerous rate, so does the number of air conditioning units in use. Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Energy Engineering have been working for years on Department of Energy-funded projects to implement technologies that may... Read More
Want to lessen your carbon footprint, but aren’t necessarily ready to purchase an electric vehicle or to partake in solar? One easy way to help the environment is by using electric lawn care tools. Many brands now have complete suites of yard tools including mowers,... Read More
The Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) is looking to hire a Technology Manager to be part of its Analysis team. Technology Managers support the research, development, and demonstration of high-impact technologies and solutions that enable the reliable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective integration of sustainable transportation for... Read More
Today, Alexandria sees an average of between 37 and 70 overflows at each of its four combined sewer outfalls annually. Under the new system, those numbers are expected to drop to anywhere between less than one and 2.3 annually. See the full story at Inside... Read More
In the quest to lead more sustainable lifestyles, the term green energy has become increasingly prevalent. But what exactly is it? Simply put, green energy refers to power generated from natural sources that are renewable and environmentally friendly. This includes solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and biomass... Read More
This position is responsible for performing difficult professional and administrative work ensuring preservation, protection, and replacement of the City’s tree canopy and urban forest through the preparation, review, and analysis of landscaping plans. This work requires a proactive approach that relies heavily on professional experience... Read More
The win means Dominion Energy has the potential to produce up to another 4 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power up to 1.4 million homes, directly adjacent to its $9.8 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project currently being built. See the full story in the... Read More
The Maryland RISE Program will be offered to Maryland electric grid operators and related eligible stakeholders on a competitive basis. Eligible applicants are defined by Section 40101(d) of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which will be published later this summer, will... Read More
The Environment Officer serves as an Energy Advisor in the Energy Division, which manages USAID’s Washington, DC-based energy programs and provides technical and management leadership and support to USAID’s energy sector reform agenda implemented at the country level, with a primary focus on the electricity... Read More
Maryland’s clean-energy future—and maybe the clean-energy future of the U.S. and the entire world—is being developed in a lab in Beltsville, using battery technology developed just down the road at the University of Maryland. See the full story at Maryland Matters. More DMV News Costs... Read More