State Climate Initiatives

Job Alert: City of Takoma Park Sustainability Intern

The City of Takoma Park is currently hiring a Sustainability Intern. The candidate will gain experience in sustainability planning, greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies, outreach, social marketing, community engagement, energy efficiency projects, climate risk assessment, program design, local government, and other sustainability initiatives.  The incumbent... Read More

Funding Alert: DOE Communities Taking Charge Accelerator

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), through the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) that will fund innovative approaches to expanding EV adoption and charging access, particularly at the... Read More

Funding Alert: Renewable Energy Siting Through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Round 2 Opportunity

The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program was established in 2023 to expand state and local governments’ decision-making capacity and expertise around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting. Through funding, technical assistance (TA), and peer-to-peer information sharing, R-STEP supports developing... Read More

Funding Alert: Pepco Sustainable Communities Grants Program

In partnership with Pepco, Sustainable Maryland will offer Sustainable Communities Grant awards to eligible municipalities and nonprofit organizations. This program will provide $75,000 support to fund environmental stewardship projects and $50,000 for community resilience projects across the Pepco service area in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington, DC.... Read More

Job Alert: National Park Service Environmental Protection Specialist

The major duties of the Environmental Protection Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performing, directing and/or coordinating environmental assessments; Preparing and maintaining current and long-range environmental management program and funding to provide responsive and cohesive Environmental Management Systems (EMS) development to... Read More