Government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions across metropolitan Washington region are invited to apply or nominate candidates for the 2022 Climate and Energy Leadership Awards offered by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). Winners serve as a role model for the region, and... Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is seeking the services of an expert consultant team to assist COG’s Department of Environmental Programs in its support of COG member governments and other stakeholders in the region’s response to the challenges of addressing emissions of greenhouse... Read More
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of ENERGY STAR, EPA is offering special one-time recognition to all organizations who certify 5 or more buildings in 2022! This special recognition opportunity is only available in 2022, so there’s never been a better time to certify and join the growing nation of... Read More
The District’s Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program creates a public space permit available to EV charging station vendors to install a charger at eligible curbside spaces in the District. The stations are required to be dual-port and Level 2 or... Read More
To support building owners as they navigate BEPS compliance, the Building Innovation Hub is proud to release a new suite of tools to help navigate the regulations and make it easier to enable building upgrades. Used sequentially, these tools will help chart a plan of... Read More
The Electrification Coalition is supporting stakeholders across the country to maximize federal funding for efficient, effective, and equitable deployment of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Through legislation, executive action, international leadership, business innovation, and support for state and local governments, the federal government... Read More
As part of COG’s commitment to advancing equity and weaving anti-racist values into programs and planning efforts, COG is working with the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) to provide a free learning series, exclusively for elected officials in metropolitan Washington. The series will... Read More
On COG’s latest episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney and guests from Montgomery County, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association, and COG discuss how moving to electric vehicles and alternative fuels are important to the region’s progress on... Read More
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) is seeking public comment on Visualize 2045, the long-range transportation plan update for the metropolitan Washington region. Input will help elected leaders and regional planners better understand how the plan aligns with public priorities as they make... Read More
CitiesWithNature is brought to you by founding partners ICLEI, TNC and IUCN. It is a unique initiative that recognizes and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. What cities do for nature really matters. For healthier, happier, and more resilient... Read More