The Greenhouse Gas Emission Fund announces eight organizations that will receive $20 billion in funding, while the DC council weighs cuts to electrification programs and Maryland and Virginia take positive steps as their legislative sessions close.
Along with renewable energy, energy efficiency can be a life-changing resource — highlighting how important it is for the D.C. Council to approve the Healthy Homes Act.
The Clean Cars for All (CCFA) program will reopen by March 1, 2024, and expand the program to the entire Bay Area. The program will also have programmatic changes that affect income eligibility, retired vehicle model year cap, and award amounts.
In an effort to fortify the city of Richmond, California against extreme heat, the city joined forces with PG&E, Rebuilding Together East Bay-North, and GRID Alternatives Bay Area to create the Nevin Resilience Hub located in Nevin Park.
Federal funds are flowing for renewables, storage, and electrification, while in Virginia, upcoming elections will chart a course for the Commonwealth's clean energy future.
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!
Hanne Williams-Baron, who uses she/her pronouns, is one of 56 recipients of electric bikes that were distributed through the Berkeley E-Bike Equity Project (BEEP).
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.
The latest in renewable energy policy: Supporting DC's Healthy Homes Act, Maryland strengthens community solar, Virginia seeking federal Solar for All funding, and the debt ceiling's impact on IRA programs
