President Joe Biden stopped by Prince William Forest Park in Triangle on Monday, as the country celebrated Earth Day, to tout two initiatives to combat climate change: expanding solar access and creating jobs to fuel America’s environmental efforts. See the full story at Virginia Mercury.... Read More
Maryland’s 2024 General Assembly session yielded what one activist called “a mixed bag” of legislation dealing with the Chesapeake Bay, climate change, and environmental justice. See the full story at The Bay Journal. More DMV News Dominion Energy Launches RFP for Solar and Storage Projects... Read More
Officials on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors adopted a new regional tree canopy goal last week as area leaders work to meet broader climate goals for 2030 and beyond. See the full story at the COG Newsroom. More DMV News... Read More
The Department of Energy and Environment announced it had awarded $350,000 to Electrify DC for a study and educational project that will help residents and multifamily building owners learn about the current capacity of the electrical grid and how it can support their use of... Read More
Less than a week after a container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge — causing the Baltimore bridge to collapse and topple partly onto the ship — officials are still working to identify and contain environmental pollutants that may be leaking into the... Read More
D.C.’s e-bike voucher program, meant to make it easier for residents to buy and maintain electric bikes, opens on Monday, April 1. See the full story on Axios, D.C. More DMV News Bills Could Expand Shared Solar Programs in Dominion, Appalachian Power Territories Virginia Mercury Two... Read More
Pearl Certification, known for its green seal of approval for energy efficient homes, has released a free calculator to help homeowners navigate Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and rebates. See the full story at the Energy News Network. More DMV News Blink Charging Establishes New... Read More
Legislation to create a shared solar program for Appalachian Power customers and expand Dominion Energy’s existing program cleared both the House and Senate and now awaits a decision by the governor. Advocates say shared solar programs promote clean energy and can help people save money,... Read More
The Washington, D.C., Department of Public Works (DPW) has released Zero Waste DC, a plan for the district to divert 80 percent of solid waste away from landfills and incineration. See the full story on Waste Today. More DMV News [Fairfax] County Should Prioritize EV... Read More
The process, designed to help lawmakers better understand complex legislation, will take a second look at stalled proposals related to utilities’ political spending and competition for wind and solar projects, among others. See the full story in the Energy News Network. More DMV News Prince... Read More