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
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
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
Virginia legislators directed roughly half of the estimated $100 million in annual auction proceeds to a range of energy efficiency programs for low-income households in its first year. See the full story at Energy News Network. More DMV News Transmission for Renewables in Largest Power... Read More
Technology giant Amazon has announced it is partnering with Arlington County to purchase the energy from the Pittsylvania County solar project, which is being named Amazon Arlington Solar Farm Virginia. The project is 7 miles northwest of Chatham. See the full story at NBC Washington.... Read More
Electric automobile maker Tesla Inc. has won approval from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles for its plans to open three new stores in Virginia. See the full story at The Richmond Times. More DMV News How Montgomery County Embraced Electric Scooters and the Future... Read More
‘The Beauty of Zero’ Net-Zero Energy Exhibit is your opportunity to co-create with your peers a beautiful collage of data, details, processes, people, case studies, and content that brings to life the aesthetics of net-zero energy, buildings, and design. This curated digital and physical experience... Read More
The District of Columbia is aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2032, and Pepco’s plan is designed around that goal. The District of Columbia Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) will be paying particular scrutiny to how the plan approaches equity and reliability issues in... Read More
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to adopt an updated energy strategy that commits the county to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 in its energy use in government buildings and transportation. See the full story at Patch News. More DMV News Virginia Finally... Read More