The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) is issuing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation funding opportunity. The activities to be funded support the BIL, as well as a broader... Read More
Going solar saves money and reduces your carbon footprint. Through Solar for All, a District Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) program, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) is working with local solar contractors to design and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at no cost... Read More
Rapid changes to the environment will endanger state and local infrastructure in the coming decades, according to a new report from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The department released its first resilience plan that outlines how these changes — primarily increased flooding — could impact... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is recruiting individuals to serve on its Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC). COG is looking for residents in the metropolitan Washington region with interest, knowledge, and expertise in air and climate issues to serve on the... Read More
The Montgomery County EV Purchasing Co-op (EVPC) works with local dealerships to highlight incentives and discounts that will save residents money to purchase or lease new and pre-owned electric vehicles (EVs). Residents that join the EVPC demonstrate strong demand for EVs, and local dealers can... Read More
This U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity announcement will invest up to $45 million across five topic areas to research and develop high-impact, cost-effective technologies and building retrofit practices that will reduce carbon emissions, improve flexibility and resilience, and lower energy costs. BENEFIT 2022/23... Read More
Virginia’s air quality board on Wednesday voted to leave an interstate emissions-reduction partnership, bringing the state closer to fulfilling Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s vow to withdraw from the program earlier this year even as critics say the process needs legislative approval. See the full story in... Read More
The EPA is soliciting applications for a wide variety of projects that are designed to build and transform solid waste infrastructure in the United States to equitably reduce waste and manage materials to achieve a circular economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create cleaner, resilient,... Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and partners challenge you to reduce waste by thinking differently about how you shop for and give gifts. Together, we can reduce waste, save energy and build a strong local economy. We encourage you to Gift Outside the... Read More
This is a full-performance professional planning position responsible for addressing a wide range of planning issues relating to energy, environment, and sustainability. Incumbents perform research, planning, outreach and training, and program development in a diverse range of energy and sustainability issues having a County-wide impact.... Read More