For homebuilders, the new and improved Internal Revenue Code Section 45L New Energy Efficient Home tax credit (45L) under the IRA creates significant new incentives for new or substantially reconstructed energy-efficient homes. The IRA amended and extended 45L to increase the tax credit to up... Read More
Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams should have healthy waters and vibrant wildlife. One reason they aren’t healthy is widespread nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution. These pollutants block sunlight and cause algal blooms that suck up oxygen, killing off other plants and animals in... Read More
Eligible cleanups benefit the community by removing litter and/or beautifying outdoor spaces. These events rely on volunteers, to improve the common areas and grounds of Charles County. For best consideration, applications should be submitted at least one month before the cleanup date. Photos of the... Read More
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate-income families in the District. DOEE is partnering with organizations across the District to install solar panels on single-family homes and develop community solar projects to benefit renters and residents... Read More
Did you know that Costa Rica runs entirely on renewable energy or that Japan is preparing to send solar panels to space? Hear all about it at Energy Express, where you will embark on a tour of renewable energy around the world. Travelers aged 5... Read More
The Maryland WholeHome Program can help you make valuable repairs and enhancements to your home that can lower your family’s monthly utility bills and improve your quality of life.Maryland WholeHome grants and loans can be used to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, repair or replace heating... Read More
Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards, or VoiCeS, program engages local volunteers and their communities and fosters a deeper understanding of the Bay watershed and the efforts to restore it. Long-term improvements in the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams... Read More
Explore your future career in the exciting and growing field of Urban Forestry. Come spend a week on Maryland’s flagship campus in College Park and experience hands-on learning with industry professionals and experts in many forestry-related fields. Be one of 40 high school students selected... Read More
There are numerous local, regional, state, and federal programs to help you reduce your energy use or even produce it through solar energy. Many of these energy efficiency programs are at no cost, depending on age and/or income levels. The passage of the Virginia Clean... Read More
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is one of the largest investments in the American Economy in a generation. Find out how the IRA can help you! If you make energy improvements to your home, you may be eligible for tax credits that lower the... Read More