When the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality reviews permits for proposed projects that would impact water, air, or land, the agency must consider whether projects would be in or near environmental justice communities, areas that are low-income or whose residents are mostly people of color... Read More
In collaboration with Earthjustice’s Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans and Tribal Partnerships programs, the Research and Policy Analyst supports Earthjustice and, at times, Earthjustice Action’s programmatic focuses on federal public land and water management, fossil fuel and mineral extraction, and Federal Indian Law and policies impacted... Read More
The state will tax data center electricity but plans to reduce emissions at the facilities and secure environmental protections went nowhere. See the full story at Inside Climate News. More DMV News Maryland Regulators Not Enforcing Gas Pipeline Rules From 2025, Consumer Advocate Says Maryland... Read More
The Maryland Energy Administration is seeking a Regional Policy Manager to support all agency regional policy activity. In conjunction with legal staff and policy leadership, the role will develop policy guidance and strategy that aligns engagement with PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM), the regional transmission operator... Read More
Prince George’s County on Tuesday adopted a two-year moratorium on the development of server farms, the longest such pause in the state. It is intended to shield residents from the AI boom’s economic and environmental consequences while the County Council drafts comprehensive legislation on the... Read More
This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Energy Administration. The mission of DOEE is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation’s capital city, the... Read More
Awards Program Deadline Extension, July 7 COG’s 2026 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards Program application submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Five projects will be awarded to: (2) GOVERNMENT AGENCY (local, state, regional, quasi-govt, utilities or authorities) Small Jurisdiction (population < 90k) Large Jurisdiction (population > 90k) (1)... Read More
Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss would love to fire up the old coal plant down the road, so he was pleased to hear this month that President Donald Trump plans to put millions into rebooting the shuttered facility. See the full story in the Baltimore Banner.... Read More
Under the general supervision of the Sustainability Program Manager, performs responsible professional and technical program management work in planning, implementing, and administering the City’s municipal energy management, utility tracking and green building programs. Work involves independent management of the City’s energy benchmarking and utility management... Read More
Awards Program Deadline Extension, July 7 COG’s 2026 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards Program application submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Five projects will be awarded to: (2) GOVERNMENT AGENCY (local, state, regional, quasi-govt, utilities or authorities) Small Jurisdiction (population < 90k) Large Jurisdiction (population > 90k) (1)... Read More