In the broad debate over the health of the Chesapeake Bay, Conowingo Dam is in many ways the 800-pound gorilla in the conversation — or to put it more precisely, the 572-megawatt gorilla, the maximum level of electricity the dam can generate on an annual basis, which... Read More
ReThread DC, the District of Columbia’s textile reuse and recovery initiative, provides local residents and visitors resources for decreasing the impact that their clothing (and other textiles) has on the environment. ReThread DC is creating a culture of recovery and reuse in the District, providing... Read More
ACEEE, a leading national nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, seeks a senior manager to lead in convening and supporting states to implement energy codes effectively. The senior manager will be a member of ACEEE’s Buildings program and will play a key role in the... Read More
A three-year pilot spurred by 2019 legislation, the Dominion Energy program offers weatherization services and solar panels to qualified customers free of charge. See the full story on Energy News Network. More DMV News Why This Couple Went All-In On a Show-Stopping ‘Green Roof’ Washington... Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Program Manager I to be part of the Watershed Restoration Division and will assist in managing and implementing tree and forest programs and initiatives, particularly the Tree Montgomery program. The closing date for this position... Read More
Montgomery Energy Connection is a network of County Government and community partners. Created to provide customized education on the benefits of energy efficiency, availability of programs, and opportunities for assistance. Find out how to keep more money in your pocket by reducing the energy you... Read More
Virginia is beginning to create plans for how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change, on a state and regional basis thanks to millions of dollars from the federal government. See the full story at Virginia Mercury. More DMV News Can... Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and its partners challenge you to reduce waste by thinking differently about how you shop for and give gifts. Together, we can reduce waste, save energy and build a strong local economy. DEP encourages you to Gift... Read More
The Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAP) program in the Climate and Societal Interactions (CSI) division of the Climate Program Office is an applied research and engagement program that expands society’s regional capacity to adapt to climate impacts in the United States. The CAP program supports sustained,... Read More
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday that will ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers within the county. A ban on sales will take effect July 1, 2024, followed by a ban on use effective July 1, 2025. The legislation is... Read More