Energy Stories
Energy
Capital Area Switch Together 2026
If you are looking to put solar panels on your roof, Montgomery County promotes the Switch Together program to residents. Switch Together (formerly referred to as a
Energy
Budget Billing: One Way to Simplify Your Utility Costs
Image from the Office of People's Counsel Managing monthly expenses can often feel like navigating a maze, especially when it comes to fluctuating utility bills.
Energy
FeBREWary 2026: Montgomery County Bulb Crawl
Join us this year for our first official 💡 BULB CRAWL 💡 It’s like a pub crawl, but BRIGHTER because we focus on bulbs! Why
Energy
Swap out your old bulbs at our Illumination Stations!
Illumination Stations & Lightbulb Exchanges are information tables that shine a light on ways to lower your utility bills, learn about energy assistance programs, and
Waste Reduction Energy
Recycle Right: CFLs Contain Mercury
The Recycle Right—CFLs Contain Mercury campaign is focused on educating the public about how and why to recycle the lightbulbs that contain mercury. CFLs use
Energy
Seasonal Energy Tips: How to Prepare Your Home for Hot Summers and Cold Winters
Guest blog post written by Alissa Cassidy, a writer who lives in the Atlanta area. She's married with three sons, is a graduate student, and
Energy
Project Porchlight
A new initiative is making its way through Montgomery County and it is called Project Porchlight. First known as the Porch Bulb Project, it took
Energy
How Montgomery County Residents Can Cut Energy Bills with Simple Home Upgrades
This article was written by Teri Silver, a journalist and outdoor enthusiast. She and her husband live on 5 acres with a vast lawn, three
Energy