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
For the US, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions will require changes in our urban development patterns. In this article, the Brookings Institution analyzes where the Washington region has — and has not — built homes from 1990 through 2019, focusing particularly on proximity to public... Read More
A 273-kilowatt installation on the roofs of the Paddington Square apartment complex will serve 91 households and remove 235 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions versus fossil fuels — the equivalent of taking about 51 cars off the road annually. See the full story at... Read More
The Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) seeks to advance effective climate and energy policies in the United States and serves as a resource to state and local communities that are working to cut carbon pollution and prepare for climate change. The Adaptation Program Director leads and... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) Data Center Energy Efficiency Grant Program (DCEEG), will provide grants on a first come first-serve basis to encourage innovative and cost-effective energy efficiency technologies in Maryland data centers. The DCEEG program is open to all commercial, industrial, state/local government, or... Read More