Officials in the Washington region are considering whether to prioritize historically underserved areas with high concentrations of minority and low-income residents when deciding where to target affordable housing, transportation investments and other improvements. See the full story at The Washington Post. More DMV News Officials... Read More
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is excited about the unprecedented opportunities ahead: with dramatic progress in renewable energy and energy storage, the potential to expand and upgrade energy transmission and distribution systems, and the emergence of strong options for electrifying buildings and transportation. The... Read More
In July, Metro’s Board of Directors approved plans to fully convert the WMATA bus fleet to electric buses over the next two decades, by 2045. Up to 12 electric buses could be rolled out in a pilot program in 2023, and the system plans to stop buying... Read More
Although housing production has ramped up in the last decade in DC proper, close-in suburbs are lagging behind; and both are outflanked by housing construction in exurban communities, according to Census data analyzed by the Brookings researchers. According to the Brookings report, “between 60% and... Read More
This position is available with the Maryland Department of General Services’ Office of Energy and Sustainability. It supports the Chief, Building Energy Programs in management, oversight and energy engineering consultation of Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), retro-commissioning, and other energy related projects. This position is also... Read More
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection and others hope to finalize a proposal to ban gas-powered lead blowers within the next few months. The proposal is outlined in the county’s Climate Work Plan for fiscal year 2022. See the full story at Bethesda Magazine. More... Read More
As a member of the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC), this position includes participation in the planning, supervision, and coordination of multiple energy-related county projects and programs of considerable scope and complexity to support the county’s energy goals and strategies regarding energy efficiency,... Read More
Under general supervision of the Deputy Director for the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC), this Community Specialist (Management Analyst III) conducts advanced-level research, analysis and data management on environmental and energy policy, legislation, issues and activities to support the general work of the... Read More
For the US, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions will require changes in our urban development patterns. In this article, the Brookings Institution analyzes where the Washington region has — and has not — built homes from 1990 through 2019, focusing particularly on proximity to public... Read More
A 273-kilowatt installation on the roofs of the Paddington Square apartment complex will serve 91 households and remove 235 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions versus fossil fuels — the equivalent of taking about 51 cars off the road annually. See the full story at... Read More