Registration Now Open For 2024 Junior Solar Sprint
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Registration is open for the 2024 Junior Solar Sprint, a statewide competition for students in grades five through eight to build and race solar-powered model cars in a challenge of creativity, engineering and speed.
Increasing Energy Efficiency Reduces Costs to Homeowners
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 30, 2023
Oct. 30 is National Weatherization Day, with Gov. John Carney also proclaiming the date as Weatherization Day in Delaware. While all homeowners can benefit from a more energy-efficient home, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) helps lower income families who might not otherwise be able to afford needed improvements.
Governor’s Energy Advisory Council Sets Public Input Sessions to Highlight, Get Feedback on State Energy Plan
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Delawareans will have the opportunity to learn about the State Energy Plan, offer input for it, and to become better informed about existing energy efficiency and renewable energy programs at a series of public input sessions planned in November by the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council (GEAC).
Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set For October 21
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 6, 2023
The 14th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival, hosted by DNERR, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Funding Available for Tree-Planting Projects
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Municipalities can join state agencies and non-governmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status in applying for funding from the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) for their tree-planting projects.
