On Monday, three D.C. Councilmembers introduced legislation addressing environmental injustices in the District. See the full story at DC News Now. More DMV News Transportation Panel Eyes Toll Increases and Fees on Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Maryland Matters A blue ribbon transportation panel is poised to... Read More
Prince William County is hiring its first-ever Climate and Energy Program Manager under the Office of Sustainability. The Climate and Energy Manager position will serve as a subject matter expert to develop and implement programs and projects that support the achievement of the county’s Climate... Read More
Good news or bad news first? Because there was plenty of both last week for the fledgling U.S. offshore wind industry. See the full story at the Virginia Mercury. More DMV News Alexandria agrees to clean up coal tar polluting the Potomac River Washington Post... Read More
The DCSEU offers up to $500 rebates for qualifying electric lawnmowers, $35 rebates on qualifying dehumidifiers, and $50–$700 rebates on select ENERGY STAR® certified clothes washers, clothes dryers, smart thermostats, refrigerators, heat pumps, and electric water heaters. To learn more about this resource, visit DC Sustainability... Read More
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) seeks an Executive Director who shares a passion for local climate action and climate justice. The Executive Director (ED) will: Lead Advocacy, Faith Community, and Development programs, manage staff and contractors, and oversee the entire enterprise. The Executive Director will... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and... Read More
Prince George’s County, is seeking an Energy Analyst to lead on the implementation of commercial grants, establish processes and procedures to properly manage and apply for grants related to energy and climate change. Perform technical and non-technical review of residential and commercial grant applications, and... Read More
Prince William County is the latest jurisdiction to adopt a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and find ways for sustainable energy. The goals of the plan include cutting greenhouse gas emissions across the county by 2030, using 100% renewable electricity by 2035, becoming carbon... Read More
In the broad debate over the health of the Chesapeake Bay, Conowingo Dam is in many ways the 800-pound gorilla in the conversation — or to put it more precisely, the 572-megawatt gorilla, the maximum level of electricity the dam can generate on an annual basis, which... Read More
ReThread DC, the District of Columbia’s textile reuse and recovery initiative, provides local residents and visitors resources for decreasing the impact that their clothing (and other textiles) has on the environment. ReThread DC is creating a culture of recovery and reuse in the District, providing... Read More