Accelerate is an annual report that features Arlington’s completed core work pertaining to energy, climate, and the environment. Due to the variety of on-going and completed projects, programs and policies, each report will contain fresh new stories to maintain transparency, highlight Arlington’s key successes and... Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is looking for places to plant shade trees, including yards of single family homes, around parking lots, and multi-family communities. DEP is targeting areas where there is a lot of development, little tree canopy, or a real... Read More
ACEEE, a leading national research organization based in Washington, DC, seeks a building decarbonization analyst to research energy efficiency and decarbonization in buildings and homes and to contribute to ACEEE’s work on energy code and standard development. ACEEE’s efforts drive policy and program innovation among... Read More
D.C.’s e-bike voucher program, meant to make it easier for residents to buy and maintain electric bikes, opens on Monday, April 1. See the full story on Axios, D.C. More DMV News Bills Could Expand Shared Solar Programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power Territories Virginia Mercury Two... Read More
The Environmental Best Practice Coordinator will join the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s (M-NCPPC) Critical Projects Team within the Facility Services Division. The successful candidate will work under direct supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, performing a wide range of duties related to the... Read More
Pearl Certification, known for its green seal of approval for energy efficient homes, has released a free calculator to help homeowners navigate Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and rebates. See the full story at the Energy News Network. More DMV News Blink Charging Establishes New... Read More
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI). The current FOA represents the second installment in the... Read More
This position is in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Project Delivery Administration, Planning and Sustainability Division (PSD). The incumbent provides expertise and analysis in the interpretation of air quality, climate change, and resiliency guidelines and programs; conducts research; develops agency policies, procedures, and practices... Read More
Legislation to create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy’s existing program cleared both the House and Senate and now awaits a decision by the governor. Advocates say shared solar programs promote clean energy and can help people save money,... Read More
Affordable home electrification can help you switch from natural gas and electrify your home heating and water heating systems. Don’t worry, if your home is in Deanwood or River Terrace and you have old electric equipment, you can upgrade too! Doing so will help reduce... Read More