The guidebook – supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies – advises U.S. mayors and city staff on the opportunities for local governments, organizations and businesses to implement the Inflation Reduction Act and address climate change. It highlights where funding could flow directly to cities and where cities... Read More
Utility regulators met state legal requirements in approving a charge added to Dominion Energy Virginia bills to pay for participation in a regional carbon market, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled Thursday. See the full story in the Virginia Mercury. More DMV News Loudoun County Energy Strategy... Read More
Join your neighbors in College Park on November 12 to take part in volunteer projects, attend a workshop, or donate items to impact your community. This program aims to help the bring together residents to work together to build a more sustainable and beautiful College... Read More
The Power Saver Retrofit (PSR) Program is an effort by Frederick County’s Division of Energy and Environment. Through the PSR program, a limited number of eligible homeowners will receive a comprehensive Home Performance with Energy Star audit and energy efficiency improvements for their home. If... Read More
Hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations will open as soon as next year along highways in the greater Washington region and nationwide as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to deploy fast-charging systems for a growing fleet of electric cars. See the full story in... Read More
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate income families in the District of Columbia. The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is partnering with organizations across the District to install solar on single family homes... Read More
The Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) has launched an open call for cities to join the Urban Transitions Mission City cohort. A first cohort of 50 cities will be identified by the end of 2022, while a second cohort of 250 cities will follow by... Read More
ICLEI’s Transformative Actions Program (TAP) is a global initiative to support local and regional governments to transform their net-zero emission and resilient development infrastructure concepts into mature, robust, and bankable projects ready for financing and implementation. Those that show high transformative potential get increased visibility... Read More
The Inflation Reduction Act was passed into law in August and with it, the largest investment in climate change mitigation ever passed through Congress. See the full story in the Greater Greater Washington. More DMV News Loudoun County Passes New Rules to Limit Data Center... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC), is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Decarbonizing Public Schools Program to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy... Read More