This Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) program provides grant funding to support the installation of the parking lot and parking garage solar photovoltaic canopy systems, which include at least four (4) Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle chargers under the solar canopy. This program was... Read More
In July, Metro’s Board of Directors approved plans to fully convert the WMATA bus fleet to electric buses over the next two decades, by 2045. Up to 12 electric buses could be rolled out in a pilot program in 2023, and the system plans to stop buying... Read More
The Department of Energy (DOE) Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) Pilot aims to facilitate sustained community-wide economic and environmental benefits primarily through DOE’s clean energy deployment work. This opportunity is specifically open to low-income, energy-burdened communities that are also experiencing either direct environmental justice... Read More
EJ4Climate is a grant program that supports underserved and vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States to prepare for climate-related impacts. Possible projects under the grant program could include addressing extreme weather impacts, transitioning to clean energy and/or transportation systems,... Read More
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
This position is available with the Maryland Department of General Services’ Office of Energy and Sustainability. It supports the Chief, Building Energy Programs in management, oversight and energy engineering consultation of Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs), retro-commissioning, and other energy related projects. This position is also... 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
As a member of the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC), this position includes participation in the planning, supervision, and coordination of multiple energy-related county projects and programs of considerable scope and complexity to support the county’s energy goals and strategies regarding energy efficiency,... Read More
Under general supervision of the Deputy Director for the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC), this Community Specialist (Management Analyst III) conducts advanced-level research, analysis and data management on environmental and energy policy, legislation, issues and activities to support the general work of the... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP) will provide financial assistance for the purchase of new and converted alternative fueled fleet vehicles registered in the state of Maryland. Specifically, the program provides funding to support the incremental cost to purchase alternative fuel... Read More