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GRID Mid-Atlantic July Policy Roundup

GRID Mid-Atlantic July Policy Roundup

Maryland addresses electrification, interconnection, and community solar; federal funding lays the groundwork for clean energy action in Virginia; federal IRA funding rollout continues; and more included in this month's policy roundup!
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GRID Mid-Atlantic June Policy Roundup

GRID Mid-Atlantic June Policy Roundup

This month's policy highlights: the DC Council invites GRID Mid-Atlantic to share their insights on green workforce development, Maryland addresses electrification, federal funding lays groundwork for clean energy action in Virginia, and the federal IRA energy justice funding rollout continues.
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GRID Mid-Atlantic February Policy Roundup

February 2023 Policy Roundup

The latest in local and national renewable energy policy: DC council reviews climate bills, extending a solar pilot program in Maryland, a solar setback in Virginia, and the federal government's latest actions around the Inflation Reduction Act.
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