Author: Amanda N. Jackson Published: 2/2/2024 Americans For Reforms Ronald, Biganks took $15 billion in overdraft fees from us… and that was just in 2019. This predatory and financially damaging practice harms low-income, Black, and brown families the
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS: The latest news for you
Author: WHCEQ Staff Published: 2/2/2024 White House Council on Environmental Quality Since Day One, President Biden has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history, which is lowering energy costs for hardworking Americans, creating millions
Remembering Joe Madison: ‘The Black Eagle’s’ Legacy and Fight for Justice
Author: Stacy M. Brown Published: 2/2/2024 Washington Informer News Joe Madison remembered, DC celebrates black history, and climate shocks discussed. Good afternoon, it’s February 2nd, and we’re starting the day with a tribute to Joe Madison, the renowned
Energy storage venture capital funding soared to record $9.2B in 2023, Mercom reports
Author: Kavya Balaraman Published: 2/1/2024 Utility Dive Listen to the article5 min Dive Brief: Venture capital funding in the global energy storage space broke records in 2023, coming in at $9.2 billion in 86 deals — a 59% year-over-year
How the Real Estate Market Relies on Census Data
Author: Earlene K.P. Dowell and Adam Grundy Published: 2/1/2024 U.S. Census Bureau America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers How the Real Estate Market Relies on Census Data When people begin house hunting, they want to know how close the
Green Bank Annual Report
Author: MCGB Staff Published: 2/1/2024 Montgomery County Green Bank 2023 Annual Report Innovate. Motivate. Lead. “In a short period of time, the Montgomery County Green Bank has demonstrated its ability to scale climate investments – now over
FY24 Q1 Review & New Grant Opportunities
Author: DSLBD Staff Published; 1/31/2024 D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) Letter From the Director Listen Rosemary Suggs Evans As Interim Director for the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Rosemary Suggs-Evans is
“Financial Support for DC Nonprofits!”
Author: WIN Staff Published: 1/31/2024 The Washington Informer Events DC is proud to continue to support the future of nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that promote youth participation in both the arts and athletics. For fiscal 2024,
Motor Vehicle Administration Consumer Outreach – Waldorf (2/6/2024
Author: MDVA Staff Published: 1/30/2024 MDVA Motor Vehicle Administration Consumer Outreach – Waldorf (2/6/2024) See Full List of Events Maryland Insurance Administration
Word in BLACK
Author : Word in Black Published: 1/30/2024 Word in Black 99% Black School? Time to Put Another Factory in the Neighborhood Because apparently, Louisiana’s Cancer Alley doesn’t have enough plastics and petrochemical pollution. Is a Power Company Trying
End Your HBCU Fourth Friday with Tuskegee University
Author: FAA Staff Published: 1/30/2024 Federal Aviation Administration This HBCU Fourth Friday, we will be highlighting Tuskegee University, FAA Tuskegee University Alumni and general university information. Please join the FAA on February 23 from 4-5 p.m. EST to celebrate
Duke Energy pilot could open door to VPPs at vertically integrated utilities, SELC attorney says
Author: Emma Penrod Published: 1/30/2024 Utility Dive The program will offer incentives for customers to install batteries and rooftop solar — and turn control over to Duke Energy. The North Carolina Utilities Commission on Jan. 11, 2024, approved Duke
Funding Notice: $31 Million Available to Improve Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Advance Thermal Energy Storage
Author: US DOE Published: 1/30/2024 EERE Funding Opportunities Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) Funding Notice: $31 Million Available to Improve Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Advance Thermal Energy Storage The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a funding opportunity of up to $31
TSU Bullard Center Ramps Up Fight for Climate Justice With $50M EPA Grant
Author: Aswad Walker Published: 1/23/2024 Defender Network The HBCU received funding through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate
New Funding Available to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Next Generation Batteries
Author: US DOE Staff Published; 1/29/2024 EERE The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) today released a $15.7 million funding opportunity to advance the domestic manufacturing of next generation batteries and energy storage.
Good News About Bad Billing, Environmental Justice in Anacostia, Go Green and Get Money & More in the January OPC Connection!
Author: PC-DC Staff Published: 1/29/2024 Office of the People’s Counsel A Note from Your People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye
2024 Energy Independence Summit
Author: GWRCCC Staff Published: 1/29/2024 Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition We hope to see you February 12-14 for the Transportation Energy Partners Energy Independence Summit, 2024 Good afternoon, We are kicking off the new year with the 2024 Energy
Upcoming MEI Engagements
Author: US DOE OEJE Staff Published: 1/29/2024 DOE Office of Energy Justice and Equity CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS We are pleased to share our readily accessible calendar of events! Click HERE to explore the full range of upcoming engagements.
ClearBlu Weekly Newsletter
Author: Larry Gilmore Published: 1/28/2024 ClearBlu Capitol US. Foreclosure Activity Increases From 2022 But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Charted: Number of office-to-apartment conversions surges ‘Housing affordability is reshaping migration trends,’ economist says. Here’s where people are moving Commercial mortgage
Word In Black
Author: Word In Black Staff Published: 1/27/2024 Word In Black What comes to mind when you hear the term Afrofuturism? Maybe you think of artists like Octavia Butler, who used the written word to envision otherworldly societies, or