In August 2023, the Department of Public Works’ Office of Waste Diversion launched the Curbside Composting Pilot Program to test food waste collection from single-family households in the District of Columbia. After a 12-month pilot, the program has transitioned to the Food Waste Collection Program.... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is recruiting members of the public to serve on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC). ABOUT ACPAC ACPAC advises COG’s policy committees – the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) the Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) – on air... Read More
Fairfax County has reduced greenhouse gas emissions nearly 30% since 2005, with officials optimistic the downward trend will continue toward the county’s goals for 2030. See the full story at Fairfax Now. More DMV News Virginia Regulators Approve First New Gas Plant Since Passage of... Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee. All members must be technically knowledgeable and interested in climate change, energy, and air quality, and individuals with professional experience, education, and knowledge in these fields are... Read More
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved the creation of a new rate class for large load users, including data centers. It will require high-use customers to sign a 14-year contract, ensuring they will pay for their proposed energy costs, even if they use... Read More
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Planning Specialist to provide technical expertise in leading the development of strategies, policies, and programs to increase solar adoption in Montgomery County. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of laws, policies, strategies,... Read More
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) seeks an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, collaborative individual to lead the Administrative and Finance team. The Director of Administration and Finance is a senior management position of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River (ICPRB). The position directs... Read More
Earlier this year, local leaders in Loudoun County, Virginia, which has one of the highest concentrations of data centers in the world, amended the county’s zoning ordinance to require data center proposals to go through a public hearing process and get approval from the Board... Read More
WRI seeks a founding, visionary Global Director to lead the new WRI Polsky Energy Center. The first-of-its-kind Center represents a step-change in WRI’s strategy, ambition, and financial resources to influence the energy transition. This new position will be responsible for developing and executing on that... Read More
Rising electricity bills in rural Virginia were a significant factor in recent elections, contributing to Democratic victories in districts that have historically leaned Republican. Energy affordability emerged as a top concern for voters, with candidates campaigning on promises to address the issue through state-level policies. See... Read More