The legislation incentivizes residents to purchase e-bikes with a tiered subsidy program based on income, partially reimbursing residents for the cost of the bike. E-bikes, which make it easier to get up hills and generally allow a rider to arrive at their destination less sweaty,... Read More
Take advantage of Potomac Edison’s high-efficiency HVAC program. Nearly half of your home’s energy bill is heating, ventilation, and cooling costs. Installing high-efficiency HVAC equipment will make your home more comfortable and lower your energy costs. To learn more about this resource, visit Potomac Edison. Read More
The Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM) office within the Department of Environment Services (DES) operates as Arlington County’s core agency for climate mitigation, adaptation/resilience programs, and community-facing energy programs and is seeking an Energy Analyst to support the ongoing energy programs and reporting of other... Read More
The state is inching closer to finalizing new energy performance standards for large buildings. But the already-circuitous regulatory process got a little more convoluted, thanks to pressure from the real estate, building, and utilities industries. See the full story at Maryland Matters. More DMV News... Read More
The Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate will lead the execution of NRDC’s domestic and international strategy to support the successful implementation of the global phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a powerful class of non-CO2 greenhouse gases. The Non-CO2 Climate Pollution Reduction Advocate will do so by... Read More
Repairs and upgrades to a home can significantly reduce energy use throughout the year, which can give you a more comfortable home, lower monthly power bills, and improve air quality and family health. Maryland’s EmPOWER Program helps limited-income households with the installation of materials and... Read More
Prince George’s County has already made its New Year’s resolution, and it involves cleaning up the streets and reducing its overall carbon footprint. See the full story at WUSA9. More DMV News WMATA Got $104M to Bulk Up Electric Bus Facilities. Here’s a Look at... Read More
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a Policy Engagement Specialist who will support outreach and engagement across their portfolio of projects with a focus on incorporating equity into the Carbon Removal and Industrial Innovation Team’s carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and industrial decarbonization projects. The... Read More
A climate-ready nation requires a climate-ready workforce. NOAA will assist communities in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories so they may form partnerships that train workers and place them into jobs that enhance climate resilience. This competition is designed to meet the emerging and... Read More
The unveiling falls in line with the county’s strategy to make government operations carbon-neutral by 2040. The truck will “pick up residential trash and yard waste on routes throughout the county,” DPWES announced. The county says the truck is “a move that will save money and protect... Read More