This is what happens when failing infrastructure, in this case, an underground drainpipe, meets weather’s new normal: stronger storms and more intense rainfall. Similar problems are appearing across this fast-growing Southern Maryland county. See the full story at the Washington Post. More DMV News Hogan... Read More
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) seeks a Project Director to manage various CESA solar initiatives, with immediate work focused on the Scaling Up Solar for Under-Resourced Communities project. This project, which is supported by the US Department of Energy, works with states, utilities, community organizations,... Read More
Virginia’s offshore wind announcement this week follows big steps by New Jersey, New York and others. Siemens Gamesa said it will hire up to 310 jobs in Portsmouth and the surrounding region. See the full story at the Inside Climate News. More DMV News Staying... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) announced the winners of the 2021 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards on October 13. These projects were recognized for contributing to COG’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and advancing equity across the region by prioritizing historically... Read More
After Democrats assumed control of all three branches of state government in 2020, they saw an opportunity to raise funds for flood preparedness in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a carbon cap-and-trade market involving 10 other New England and Mid-Atlantic states. See the full story... Read More
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the client application process. This will include outreach, screening, home site... Read More
This week, the first electric garbage truck in the state of Maryland has been added to the City of Hyattsville’s vehicle fleet. The zero-emissions truck will save on fuel costs and reduce the fumes inhaled by garbage collectors on the job. See the full story... Read More
DC Green Bank seeks a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program Manager to help continue to build this cutting-edge, mission-driven Initiative. The Program Manager will work with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to strategize, implement, and maintain the PACE program initiatives and help to transition... Read More
DC Green Bank seeks a Senior Loan Officer for their Green Buildings Program, with experience in commercial banking, to help continue to build this cutting-edge, mission-driven organization. The Senior Loan Officer will work with the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to strategize, implement, and maintain the... Read More
County supervisors kicked off their effort for a greener Loudoun with a workshop on updating the county’s energy strategy Wednesday. The biggest driver of Loudoun’s greenhouse gas emissions increase is not the growth in population, but the increasing size and energy demands of the commercial... Read More