Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Job Alert: WRI Manager, Clean Energy Community Programs

Reporting to the Lead – Energy Program, you will provide expert support to the US Energy team on innovative strategies to advance equitable uptake of solar and clean energy technologies; develop new products that enable cities and other large energy users to meet their clean energy and electrification... Read More

Climate Clips: A day in one of D.C.’s ‘heat islands’

In Kingman Park, the heat was especially acute. That’s because this Northeast Washington neighborhood is a “heat island,” an urbanized area with less tree coverage and green space that experiences higher temperatures than surrounding locations. When neighborhoods have more impervious surfaces, such as buildings, sidewalks,... Read More

Resource for Residents: Improving Your Home with Maryland WholeHome

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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