C2C peer-learning cohorts bring together organizations with similar clean energy goals, opportunities, or challenges to: Gather best practices, tools, templates, and other resources from subject matter experts. Exchange case studies, experiences, lessons learned, and insights with peers from across the United States. Develop proposals, action plans, or... Read More
The DC Contractor Incubator is designed to empower local small and disadvantaged firms in the District to effectively compete in the 21st-century construction industry. By focusing on the green building and clean energy sectors, the program strengthens participants’ knowledge, skills, and networks. The incubator offers... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Climate and Energy Leadership Awards recognize organizations that develop climate stewardship projects and programs that engage and serve the region’s underserved communities. The awards program highlights a broad range of climate solutions for their unique engagement practices and... Read More
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and ResourceX are teaming up with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) to support local government members in advancing climate change and sustainability impact through enhanced climate action, budgeting, and purchasing processes. Applications are now... Read More
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is a green bank and corporate instrumentality of the State of Maryland that advances the adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency products, services, and technologies. MCEC leverages private capital to help homeowners, businesses, and government entities reduce energy... Read More
COG is recruiting residents and members of the public in the metropolitan Washington region with interest, knowledge, and expertise in air, climate, and environmental justice to serve on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC). RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURATION: The recruitment campaign is conducted... Read More
DOEE seeks eligible entities to train District residents for pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, and careers, in clean energy, and related fields; and provide related wraparound services. The amount available for the project is $1,200,000. The deadline for application submission is January 8th, 2024. For more information, visit... Read More
MARISA’s broad regional support for climate-adaptation and resilience activities, including the Seasonal Climate Impacts Summary and climate-informed intensity-duration-frequency curves (graphical representations of rainfall probability) for the region, is complemented by research and outreach in three locations: Baltimore, Maryland; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Virginia’s rural coastal communities.... Read More
As the threat of climate change becomes more pressing, a range of strategies are evolving to equip the government and other entities to mitigate the intensity of climate change while preparing for and adapting to the dangers it creates. Similar, sometimes overlapping, terms may be used when... Read More
Hop in the EV and hit the open road with us—the Better Climate Challenge Road Show is finally here! For Season One, our energy experts visited Nashville, TN, to see how our partners Nissan, Chemours, and Whirlpool are working to reduce their emissions by 50%... Read More