Climate Parents of Prince George’s
@climateparentspgmd.bsky.social
Climate Parents is a movement of parents & families advocating #cleanenergy and #climateaction to keep our kids healthy & safe. We are advocating for that in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Interesting way that CT’s Green Bank is loaning funds to help schools go solar. These types of investments save taxpayers in the long run, but it’s hard for schools to find the upfront capital. Maybe it’s time for a MD Green Bank?
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
Connecticut’s pioneering model for publicly owned, small-scale solar
The Connecticut Green Bank goes beyond grants and loans to directly develop solar for towns and schools — a model other states could follow.
www.canarymedia.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Interesting way that CT’s Green Bank is loaning funds to help schools go solar. These types of investments save taxpayers in the long run, but it’s hard for schools to find the upfront capital. Maybe it’s time for a MD Green Bank?
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
Very #PGCPSProud to see this month’s issue of School Transportation News with our very own Keba Baldwin on the cover. It included discussion of his efforts to make bus routes more efficient in line with Climate Change Action Plan recommendations.
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Very #PGCPSProud to see this month’s issue of School Transportation News with our very own Keba Baldwin on the cover. It included discussion of his efforts to make bus routes more efficient in line with Climate Change Action Plan recommendations.
Did you see that Ellen Ochoa Middle School received the 2025 AIA Maryland Public Building of the Year award?
The school is LEED Gold, has geothermal heating/cooling, and has solar, making it net zero, consuming as much energy as it produces.
Read more: www.pgcps.org/offices/capi...
The school is LEED Gold, has geothermal heating/cooling, and has solar, making it net zero, consuming as much energy as it produces.
Read more: www.pgcps.org/offices/capi...
Prince George’s County Celebrates Ellen Ochoa Middle School’s AIA Award for Sustainable Design Excellence
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November 18, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Did you see that Ellen Ochoa Middle School received the 2025 AIA Maryland Public Building of the Year award?
The school is LEED Gold, has geothermal heating/cooling, and has solar, making it net zero, consuming as much energy as it produces.
Read more: www.pgcps.org/offices/capi...
The school is LEED Gold, has geothermal heating/cooling, and has solar, making it net zero, consuming as much energy as it produces.
Read more: www.pgcps.org/offices/capi...
Join Labor Network for Sustainability, We Build Progress, Bargaining for the Common Good, Building Power Resource Center, and Public School Strong on 11/19th at 3 ET for a webinar “Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures.”
Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/webin...
Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/webin...
Webinar: Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures
Across the country, union educators are joining with parents, students, and neighbors to win the climate-safe, fully-funded, community schools we deserve. Our new report, Bargaining for Green Schools,...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Join Labor Network for Sustainability, We Build Progress, Bargaining for the Common Good, Building Power Resource Center, and Public School Strong on 11/19th at 3 ET for a webinar “Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures.”
Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/webin...
Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/webin...
ICYMI the Prince George’s BoE Climate Change Action Plan Ad Hoc Workgroup got a briefing on solar installation and cleaner transportation in PGCPS last week.
😊New schools are getting solar
😢Electric bus lots are stalled
Watch to learn more: youtu.be/3y_j-PZGp9c?...
😊New schools are getting solar
😢Electric bus lots are stalled
Watch to learn more: youtu.be/3y_j-PZGp9c?...
Board of Education Climate Change Action Plan Committee Meeting October 29, 2025
YouTube video by PGCPS
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November 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
ICYMI the Prince George’s BoE Climate Change Action Plan Ad Hoc Workgroup got a briefing on solar installation and cleaner transportation in PGCPS last week.
😊New schools are getting solar
😢Electric bus lots are stalled
Watch to learn more: youtu.be/3y_j-PZGp9c?...
😊New schools are getting solar
😢Electric bus lots are stalled
Watch to learn more: youtu.be/3y_j-PZGp9c?...
Did you see that @generation180.bsky.social has a new resource out showing how schools can be a valuable resilience hub? Solar and onsite batteries can make schools a refuge when disaster hits.
generation180.org/resource/pot...
generation180.org/resource/pot...
Unlocking the Potential of Schools as Community Resilience Hubs
Unlocking the Potential of Schools as Community Resilience Hubs Generation180’s issue brief reveals that America’s schools are at the heart of our nation’s disaster response system — and dangerously u...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Did you see that @generation180.bsky.social has a new resource out showing how schools can be a valuable resilience hub? Solar and onsite batteries can make schools a refuge when disaster hits.
generation180.org/resource/pot...
generation180.org/resource/pot...
#ActionFriday
It’s that time of year to let the PGCPS Board of Education OBFA Committee that they should continue supporting the Climate Change Action Plan in next FY’s budget. Fill out the survey now.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY26_Budget
It’s that time of year to let the PGCPS Board of Education OBFA Committee that they should continue supporting the Climate Change Action Plan in next FY’s budget. Fill out the survey now.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY26_Budget
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
#ActionFriday
It’s that time of year to let the PGCPS Board of Education OBFA Committee that they should continue supporting the Climate Change Action Plan in next FY’s budget. Fill out the survey now.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY26_Budget
It’s that time of year to let the PGCPS Board of Education OBFA Committee that they should continue supporting the Climate Change Action Plan in next FY’s budget. Fill out the survey now.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY26_Budget
It’s great to see that Maryland is still investing in the electric school bus future. This will be another great resource for PGCPS to continue progress on the Climate Action Plan.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/m...
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/m...
Maryland provides $4.9 million for electric school buses
The Maryland Energy Administration will award $4.9 million in grants for electric school buses, charging infrastructure and other costs.
www.baltimoresun.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It’s great to see that Maryland is still investing in the electric school bus future. This will be another great resource for PGCPS to continue progress on the Climate Action Plan.
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/m...
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/m...
Though you should be safe every day, play special care on October 8 for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. 8 Prince George’s schools have events to promote safe, active ways to get to school.
www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration...
www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration...
October 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Though you should be safe every day, play special care on October 8 for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. 8 Prince George’s schools have events to promote safe, active ways to get to school.
www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration...
www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration...
The Chispa Maryland team will discuss their Clean Buses Healthy Kids campaign at this upcoming webinar on Wed 10/8 from 12-12:30.
They advocate for clean, electric school buses for our children.
Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/conser...
They advocate for clean, electric school buses for our children.
Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/conser...
October 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Chispa Maryland team will discuss their Clean Buses Healthy Kids campaign at this upcoming webinar on Wed 10/8 from 12-12:30.
They advocate for clean, electric school buses for our children.
Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/conser...
They advocate for clean, electric school buses for our children.
Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/conser...
Great news from Miami where they electric school buses are playing a key role in their path towards sustainability. #SchoolClimateAction
thecityfix.com/blog/how-mia...
thecityfix.com/blog/how-mia...
How Miami Is Using Electric School Buses To Advance School District Sustainability |
Transportation is Miami-Dade school district’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Adding electric school buses to their fleet can change that. Photo: Climate Solutions/Flickr The Miami-...
thecityfix.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Great news from Miami where they electric school buses are playing a key role in their path towards sustainability. #SchoolClimateAction
thecityfix.com/blog/how-mia...
thecityfix.com/blog/how-mia...
Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social has a new report finding 80% of MD schools need renovation or replacement. It’s a great opportunity to make sure new or renovated schools are efficient, solar, and have geothermal to save on long term operation costs.
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/19/c...
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/19/c...
Comptroller: 80% of public schools in need of ‘repair, renovation or replacement' - Maryland Matters
Just 20% of the state's schools are in satisfactory shape or better, while the other 80% would need "repair, renovation or replacement" to get to that level, according to a report released Thursday th...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social has a new report finding 80% of MD schools need renovation or replacement. It’s a great opportunity to make sure new or renovated schools are efficient, solar, and have geothermal to save on long term operation costs.
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/19/c...
marylandmatters.org/2025/09/19/c...
Unfortunately, because of HR 1, the race is on to move on #CleanEnergy projects in our kids’ schools. Access to clean, cheap energy is something our kids deserve, but they do need help with the up front costs.
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Students, schools race to save clean energy projects in face of Trump deadline
Many projects such as solar panels and electric school buses may not meet new deadlines for tax credits under the “big, beautiful bill.”
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September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Unfortunately, because of HR 1, the race is on to move on #CleanEnergy projects in our kids’ schools. Access to clean, cheap energy is something our kids deserve, but they do need help with the up front costs.
grist.org/energy/stude...
grist.org/energy/stude...
#ActionFriday
There are still opportunities to meet with Interim Superintendent Joseph to let him know you support #SchoolClimateAction in Prince George’s County Public schools!
There are still opportunities to meet with Interim Superintendent Joseph to let him know you support #SchoolClimateAction in Prince George’s County Public schools!
September 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
#ActionFriday
There are still opportunities to meet with Interim Superintendent Joseph to let him know you support #SchoolClimateAction in Prince George’s County Public schools!
There are still opportunities to meet with Interim Superintendent Joseph to let him know you support #SchoolClimateAction in Prince George’s County Public schools!
Recent research from WRI shows that electric school buses could save $1.6 billion in health and climate costs a year nationally. What are we waiting for?! #SchoolClimateAction #SunDay
thecityfix.com/blog/electri...
thecityfix.com/blog/electri...
September 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Recent research from WRI shows that electric school buses could save $1.6 billion in health and climate costs a year nationally. What are we waiting for?! #SchoolClimateAction #SunDay
thecityfix.com/blog/electri...
thecityfix.com/blog/electri...
Solar panels are ready to be installed on Hyattsville Middle, just like they will be at all of the other Prince George’s Blueprint schools. It’s the School Climate Change Action Plan in action. #PGProud #ClimateAction #HappySunDay
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Solar panels are ready to be installed on Hyattsville Middle, just like they will be at all of the other Prince George’s Blueprint schools. It’s the School Climate Change Action Plan in action. #PGProud #ClimateAction #HappySunDay
Reposted by Climate Parents of Prince George’s
A thought experiment. What if the world's climate policy for the next few years was: flood the planet with cheap or free solar panels?
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A Modest Proposal
What if we just flooded the planet with cheap or even free solar panels?
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August 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A thought experiment. What if the world's climate policy for the next few years was: flood the planet with cheap or free solar panels?
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
Unfortunately, new research out shows the increasing physical and mental health burdens our children will experience as climate change continues to worsen. We must act now so things doesn’t get worst for our children and theirs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Unfortunately, new research out shows the increasing physical and mental health burdens our children will experience as climate change continues to worsen. We must act now so things doesn’t get worst for our children and theirs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#ActionFriday
There are more opportunities to let your voice be heard with Dr. Joseph. He is holding 9 in person sessions with parents and other stakeholders and we can continue to share the good story of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan.
www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
There are more opportunities to let your voice be heard with Dr. Joseph. He is holding 9 in person sessions with parents and other stakeholders and we can continue to share the good story of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan.
www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
August 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#ActionFriday
There are more opportunities to let your voice be heard with Dr. Joseph. He is holding 9 in person sessions with parents and other stakeholders and we can continue to share the good story of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan.
www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
There are more opportunities to let your voice be heard with Dr. Joseph. He is holding 9 in person sessions with parents and other stakeholders and we can continue to share the good story of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan.
www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
Did you see the good news? PGCPS was awarded $2.5 million dollars by the @mdenergy.bsky.social! More of our kids will have healthier rides to school and PGCPS will save on fuel costs because of this investment.
Read more: energy.maryland.gov/Pages/newsde...
Read more: energy.maryland.gov/Pages/newsde...
July 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Did you see the good news? PGCPS was awarded $2.5 million dollars by the @mdenergy.bsky.social! More of our kids will have healthier rides to school and PGCPS will save on fuel costs because of this investment.
Read more: energy.maryland.gov/Pages/newsde...
Read more: energy.maryland.gov/Pages/newsde...
We need to make sure that Interim Superintendent Joseph is aware of the PGCPS’s leadership on school climate action, that students and parents care, and that there are financial benefits to this work by attending one of his upcoming listening sessions.
Register here: www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
Register here: www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
Summer 2025: Parent and Community Advisory Sessions With Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph
Be part of the conversation shaping what’s next for our schools! Join Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph for a summer virtual Parent & Community Advisory Session.
www.pgcps.org
July 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
We need to make sure that Interim Superintendent Joseph is aware of the PGCPS’s leadership on school climate action, that students and parents care, and that there are financial benefits to this work by attending one of his upcoming listening sessions.
Register here: www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
Register here: www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
PGCPS is stepping up their game with solar on schools. They have an RFI out to move to installing solar on potentially up to 60 schools. This would lead to cost savings and and a cleaner school system.
www.pgcps.org/offices/purc...
www.pgcps.org/offices/purc...
RFI: Renewable Energy Development Solar Photovoltaic System
www.pgcps.org
June 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
PGCPS is stepping up their game with solar on schools. They have an RFI out to move to installing solar on potentially up to 60 schools. This would lead to cost savings and and a cleaner school system.
www.pgcps.org/offices/purc...
www.pgcps.org/offices/purc...
We are still catching up on all of the stories @canarymedia.com did as part of the Powering Rural Futures series. It’s an example closer to home of recent HS grads entering solar apprenticeships. This is a model we should look, especially for students in CTE.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Solar apprenticeships give Virginia students a head start on clean…
A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.
www.canarymedia.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We are still catching up on all of the stories @canarymedia.com did as part of the Powering Rural Futures series. It’s an example closer to home of recent HS grads entering solar apprenticeships. This is a model we should look, especially for students in CTE.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Great story from @canarymedia.com and Rural News Network on opportunities in South Dakota to pursue apprenticeships in clean energy after high school.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
South Dakota students tap into growing wind-energy job market
Technical colleges are creating direct pipelines into the industry — and the number of available jobs is “crazy,” said one student who is about to…
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June 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Great story from @canarymedia.com and Rural News Network on opportunities in South Dakota to pursue apprenticeships in clean energy after high school.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
A Prince George’s PTO dad had a nice oped in @marylandmatters.org about the need for all our children to have safe ways to walk and bike to school. #SafeStreets4All #ClimateAction
marylandmatters.org/2025/05/24/w...
marylandmatters.org/2025/05/24/w...
Why our kids can't wait for safe routes to school - Maryland Matters
Many of the students who walked to school for National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day this month did so along perilous routes, but it doesn't have to be that way, writes Timothy Meyer, who lays out...
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May 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A Prince George’s PTO dad had a nice oped in @marylandmatters.org about the need for all our children to have safe ways to walk and bike to school. #SafeStreets4All #ClimateAction
marylandmatters.org/2025/05/24/w...
marylandmatters.org/2025/05/24/w...