The City of Alexandria invites qualified candidates to apply for this Principal Planner position within the Department of Planning & Zoning (P&Z). This position is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of sustainable green building practices in the review of large, complex development proposals... Read More
The purpose of the EPA’s Environmental Education Local Grants Program in Region 3 is to support locally focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed decisions... Read More
This is what happens when failing infrastructure, in this case, an underground drainpipe, meets weather’s new normal: stronger storms and more intense rainfall. Similar problems are appearing across this fast-growing Southern Maryland county. See the full story at the Washington Post. More DMV News Hogan... Read More
Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. Navigating those opportunities and making strategic decisions on how to best utilize the funds available can be challenging. This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from... Read More
The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) seeks a Project Director to manage various CESA solar initiatives, with immediate work focused on the Scaling Up Solar for Under-Resourced Communities project. This project, which is supported by the US Department of Energy, works with states, utilities, community organizations,... Read More
Virginia’s offshore wind announcement this week follows big steps by New Jersey, New York and others. Siemens Gamesa said it will hire up to 310 jobs in Portsmouth and the surrounding region. See the full story at the Inside Climate News. More DMV News Staying... Read More
EPA’s proposed advanced certification program, beyond the core ENERGY STAR for New Homes program requirements, is open for public comment through November 15, 2021. The advanced program will provide additional recognition for the next generation of homes and apartments that incorporate efficient electric technologies such... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) announced the winners of the 2021 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards on October 13. These projects were recognized for contributing to COG’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and advancing equity across the region by prioritizing historically... Read More
The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DC SEU) is seeking qualified service providers for multiple scopes of work in support of its energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in the District. To view more information about this opportunity and to apply visit DC SEU. Read More
To accelerate the replacement of diesel school buses across Virginia’s public school districts, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting round two applications for battery electric and propane school buses through the Clean School Bus Program. The deadline for applications is February... Read More