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
The DC Solar and EV Charger Co-op provides an opportunity for residents to get competitive pricing on solar and EV charging power. Members can join and learn about solar, the process of installing an EV charger, have a direct line to ask experts questions, access... 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
Located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Urban Sustainability Administration, this position will coordinate the development and implementation of plans to achieve the District’s ambitious goals to cut carbon pollution and prepare for climate change within the agency, across related District agencies, and... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington area has made great progress improving the region’s environment and communities. Leadership at all levels of government, partnerships across sectors, and action by area residents has made this work possible. Progress has occurred on the regional climate and energy goals, air quality,... Read More
Solarize NOVA streamlines the process of going solar by providing a free home energy assessment, free solar assessment, vetted installers, and discounted prices for going solar. Solar Energy World has been chosen as an installation partner for the Solarize NOVA 2021 campaign. The campaign will... Read More
Local leaders are looking for new ways to get public transit riders to comeback—even going as far as proposing free rides. During a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by the Coalition for Smarter Growth, News4 asked local leaders about free transit rides as a way... Read More