The Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) was established to provide support for regions and localities across Virginia to reduce the impacts of flooding, including flooding driven by climate change. The fund will prioritize projects that are in concert with local, state and federal floodplain management... Read More
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) appropriated funds to the EPA for “activities that identify and address disproportionate environmental or public health harms and risks in minority populations or low-income populations.” The 2021 ARP Electric School Bus Rebates offers $7 million to eligible... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration’s Maryland Smart Energy Communities (MSEC) program is designed to support local governments as they voluntarily adopt energy policies (and commit to them for the long term) leading to a sustained reduction in energy usage, cost savings, and additional opportunities for renewable... Read More
After Democrats assumed control of all three branches of state government in 2020, they saw an opportunity to raise funds for flood preparedness in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a carbon cap-and-trade market involving 10 other New England and Mid-Atlantic states. See the full story... Read More
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. The Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the client application process. This will include outreach, screening, home site... Read More
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $3.5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 competitive grant funding to support transit services for the 2021 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) pilot program. Under the ICAM pilot program, funds... Read More
This week, the first electric garbage truck in the state of Maryland has been added to the City of Hyattsville’s vehicle fleet. The zero-emissions truck will save on fuel costs and reduce the fumes inhaled by garbage collectors on the job. See the full story... Read More
ICLEI’s 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Energy Compact calls for local governments to make ambitious voluntary commitments to catapult themselves towards 100% renewable energy usage at the latest by 2050. On their way to 100% renewable status, cities and regions that join ICLEI’s Energy Compact are... Read More
Race To Zero is a global campaign (established Fall 2020) to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. The objective is to build momentum around... Read More
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm is challenging 60 new communities to achieve SolSmart designation in the next six months, which will help even more local governments open their doors to solar energy growth. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently concluded a “Summer of Solar” campaign... Read More