The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) occasionally receives proposals for energy projects and initiatives outside of the agency’s suite of established technology and sector specific energy programs in a given fiscal year. MEA acknowledges that these types of proposals can potentially help advance the state’s energy... Read More
Maryland lawmakers passed an omnibus climate change bill on Thursday designed to give the state some of the most aggressive environmental goals in the country — if the bill survives a veto threat from Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. See the full story at The Washington... Read More
On COG’s latest episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney and guests from Montgomery County, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association, and COG discuss how moving to electric vehicles and alternative fuels are important to the region’s progress on... Read More
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is seeking public comment on Visualize 2045, the long-range transportation plan update for the metropolitan Washington region. Input will help elected leaders and regional planners better understand how the plan aligns with public priorities as they make... Read More
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) seeks a Research Associate to carry out research and provide project support for two CESA projects—the 100% Clean Energy Collaborative and the Offshore Wind Accelerator Project—as well as to assist on the Building Decarbonization project. The successful candidate will... Read More
The Clean Energy Advantage (CEA) Loan Pilot Program offers Maryland residents a convenient and affordable financing option for residential energy improvements. Reduce your energy bill and improve the comfort of your home with this low-cost loan financing option, offering 0% financing for 12 months, and... Read More
Maryland lawmakers on Monday passed legislation targeting 1% annual energy savings for low-income households by 2026, and requiring the state to make the necessary investments through its Department of Housing and Community Development. See the full story at Utility Dive. More DMV News Virginia Church... Read More
CitiesWithNature is brought to you by founding partners ICLEI, TNC and IUCN. It is a unique initiative that recognizes and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. What cities do for nature really matters. For healthier, happier, and more resilient... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors devoted its first in-person meeting in more than two years to exploring several concrete actions the region can take together to work toward its shared climate goals. See the full story at COG Newsroom. More... Read More
Officials on the COG Board have endorsed planning priorities for the next decade related to equity, transit and land use, housing, and climate. These priorities form Region United: Metropolitan Washington Planning Framework for 2030. Visit the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to read more about... Read More