Climate change is a major and urgent issue for our communities, region, country, and world. COG and local government partners have teamed up to educate area leaders and residents about this challenge and connect them with opportunities for action through a new platform—DMV Climate Partners... Read More
Fairfax County is continuing to expand its Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination with a new Energy Analyst position that closes on June 11, 2021. The position will focus on energy data analysis and energy efficiency projects that support the county’s Operational Energy Strategy. For... Read More
CDP is an international non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources, and protect forests. CDP was voted the number one climate research provider by investors and promotes a positive, collaborative culture. Explore their current job vacancies by... Read More
On Tuesday, Montgomery County announced a contract with AlphaStruxure, a joint venture of electric equipment giant Schneider Electric and private equity giant Carlyle Group, that will combine its clean energy, electric vehicles, and grid resiliency goals in one fell swoop. Get the full story at Canary Media.... Read More
Gov. Ralph Northam has awarded more than $9.4 million through the first round of the Clean Air Communities Program to fund five government fleet electrification projects. Fairfax County and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority are recipients. To further advance the transition to clean vehicles, Northam... Read More
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers over $93 million in the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust) to reduce air pollution in Virginia. The VW Trust is the result of settlements resolving allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act through the use... Read More
Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), a green nonprofit affordable housing developer based in Prince George’s County, along with Pepco and Emera Technologies, have been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to construct a new residential microgrid. Get the full story at Pepco.... Read More
The Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 sets requirements to increase building energy efficiency in the District of Columbia. These energy improvements pose a number of opportunities and challenges, as the District sets its sights on net zero energy buildings. Get the story from... Read More
Every year, more than one billion people come together on April 22nd to recognize Earth Day. The anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement, Earth Day serves to raise awareness about climate change and global warming, and encourage active participation in the protection... Read More
In an interview, the President and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about the opportunities and challenges for auto dealers as the state looks to speed its transition to electric vehicles. Get the story from Energy News Network. More DMV News Daunting... Read More