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  Category: Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy


DNREC Seeks Contractor Applications for Solar Pilot Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Low- to moderate-income homeowners who have found installation of solar panels beyond their reach could get assistance with a pilot program expected to launch next year.




DNREC Announces $1.4 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Improving the availability of public charging stations for the growing number of electric vehicles on Delaware roads is the goal of a grant program announced this week by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).




Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Reducing Emissions, Maximizing Resilience are Key Priorities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released Delaware’s Climate Action Plan surrounded by members of his Cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the General Assembly. The main goals of the Climate Action Plan are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to better prepare for the impacts […]




Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees.




DNREC Announces the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

The 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2022.







  Category: Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

DNREC Seeks Contractor Applications for Solar Pilot Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Low- to moderate-income homeowners who have found installation of solar panels beyond their reach could get assistance with a pilot program expected to launch next year.




DNREC Announces $1.4 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Improving the availability of public charging stations for the growing number of electric vehicles on Delaware roads is the goal of a grant program announced this week by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).




Governor Carney Releases Plan Outlining Delaware’s Path Forward on Climate Change

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Reducing Emissions, Maximizing Resilience are Key Priorities NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released Delaware’s Climate Action Plan surrounded by members of his Cabinet, environmental leaders, and members of the General Assembly. The main goals of the Climate Action Plan are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to better prepare for the impacts […]




Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, October 25, 2021

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded $135,193 for 36 tree projects through its annual grant program, which offers up to $5,000 for projects on public land and community open space. All municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits in Delaware can apply. Since it began, the program has provided over 588 grants for more than $1.86 million and planted more than 16,000 trees.




DNREC Announces the 2022 Delaware Wetlands Conference

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 14, 2021

The 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference presented by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2022.