Clean energy trailblazer Montgomery County, Maryland, has announced it’s building what will be the largest self-sustaining, renewable-powered bus depot in the US. See the full story at Electrek. More DMV News Through Executive Order, Gov. Moore Pushes Md. State Agencies to Reduce Greenhouse Emissions Maryland... Read More
Frederick County officials have released a bold plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations and prepare county infrastructure and employees in the face of climate change. See the full story at the Frederick News-Pilot. More DMV News Advocates Say County Needs to Emphasize Electrification to... Read More
In a significant step toward eliminating toxic air pollution, Maryland lawmakers have approved a measure requiring that, year by year, manufacturers ensure that zero-emissions vehicles make up a growing share of the trucks and buses sold in the state. See the full story at Inside... Read More
The Frederick County Division of Energy and Environment has been awarded $571,948 from the Maryland Energy Administration as part of its Low-to-Moderate Income Grant Program. These funds will support the Power Saver Retrofits Program, which works to improve home energy efficiency for Frederick County residents.... Read More
As work continues on a new Arlington Transit bus facility in Green Valley, Arlington is taking steps to make it work for electric buses. Electrifying buses is part of the county’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. To reach that goal, it needs to... Read More
The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is clean, reliable and affordable for... Read More
Resilient Fairfax, the county’s plan to address the effects of changing climate on residents, businesses, and critical infrastructure, has been honored with an Award for Excellence in Sustainability by the American Planning Association. See the full story at Fairfax County. More DMV News William &... Read More
By providing fully paid training, the DCSEU workforce development program lowers the barriers to entry that prevent many people from getting started in the green sector. See the full story in The Washington Informer. More DMV News Zero-Emission Bus Fleet Transition Accelerated by Washington, DC,... Read More
Aside from capping power plant emissions, the RGGI program sustains a state fund that helps coastal towns cope with recurring storms and rising tides. See the full story at Inside Climate News. More DMV News DC’s Allergy Season Has Lengthened By 20 Days, Study Shows... Read More
The first electric school buses are being added to the transportation fleet at Falls Church City Public Schools, marking some of the first electric buses being rolled out in Virginia this year. See the full story at Patch for Falls Church. More DMV News Marylanders... Read More