High-Efficiency Water Heaters: A Win for the Planet and Your Pocketbook
December 8, 2023 11:26 am 1 CommentArticle written and shared by Theo Powers, Service Force Plumbing With concerns rising about threats to both the environment and inflation
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Electrify MC is LIVE
November 1, 2023 5:10 am 2 CommentsWhat is Electrify MC? The Department of Environmental Protection in Montgomery County, Maryland, has selected Elysian Energy as its contractor
Environmental Volunteer Day
October 15, 2023 10:21 am Leave your thoughtsBlog post written by 2023 Energy Intern, Vida Sulureh Environmental Volunteer Day, hosted on November 1st, 2023 at Gaithersburg High
Keep Porchlights Warm!
October 13, 2023 9:49 am 2 CommentsBlog post written by 2024 Energy Intern, Vaniala Andriamalala Imagine you’re walking home at night, the air’s chilly enough that
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment Volunteer Day
October 12, 2023 10:39 am Leave your thoughtsMontgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment
Pay Less for Electricity with Community Solar
October 11, 2023 9:38 am 1 CommentThis guest blog post was was written by Lyla Fitch, EnergySage Energy Advisor If you support clean energy but cannot
How your choice of energy supplier can impact your carbon footprint
September 21, 2023 4:25 pm 1 CommentIn today’s world, it’s more critical than ever to make conscious choices about the energy we use. As global warming
A Summer Intern’s Experience at DEP
August 1, 2023 5:57 pm Leave your thoughtsMy name is Daniela, and this summer, I had the privilege of interning at the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Capital Area Solar Co-op now in it’s Third Year has a NEW NAME: Capital Area Solar Switch
August 1, 2023 4:15 pm 8 CommentsWe may have a new name and new logo but Capital Area Solar Switch will continue to provide residents living
Montgomery Parks Works on Energy Efficient Projects
August 1, 2023 3:04 pm 1 CommentBlog post by Ilana Williams, Montgomery County 2023 Summer Climate Intern Montgomery County approved a bill in 2022 to move
Montgomery County Reports Community Electric Vehicle Charging Survey
August 1, 2023 12:19 pm 2 CommentsBlog post by Ilana Williams, Montgomery County Climate 2023 Summer Intern and Xiang Xiang Fang, Montgomery County Climate 2023 Fellow
Summer Reading Theme 2023: All Together Now! Help Solve the Case of the Elusive Electricity
June 19, 2023 7:37 am 1 CommentMischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out
Your Guide to Air Quality
June 13, 2023 2:05 am Leave your thoughtsBlog post written by Ilana Williams, Montgomery County 2023 Summer Climate Intern At the beginning of June, Maryland issued a Code Red
Interested in saving money and making your home more climate friendly? Get $3,200 or more back on home improvements with new federal funding!
June 11, 2023 5:02 pm Leave your thoughtsThis post was adapted from a City of Philadelphia article written by Anna Shugoll. It has been modified to contain
Electrify the County through Solar Energy
June 7, 2023 8:33 am 1 CommentBlog post by Ilana Williams, Montgomery County 2023 Summer Climate Intern Maryland consumed five times more energy than it produced
Inefficiencies of our Electric Power System
June 1, 2023 5:15 pm Leave your thoughtsBlog post written by Fisher Mallon, Montgomery County 2023 Summer Climate Intern Energy is lost before you get the chance
The best AC is actually a heat pump
May 1, 2023 4:44 pm 2 CommentsThis article was written and distributed by Rewiring America, the leading electrification nonprofit working to electrify our homes, businesses and
4th Grade STEM Class Creates Energy Savers Plan
April 13, 2023 2:21 pm 2 CommentsAfter studying energy, creating energy-related inventions, conducting audits and analyses, and more 4th-grade STEM students at Washington Episcopal School developed
Guide to Sustainable Spring Cleaning
March 10, 2023 5:25 pm Leave your thoughtsSpring is upon us, which means gearing up for spring cleaning! Alyssa Bialek, Spring Climate Fellow compiled a list of
COMMUNITY SOLAR: Limited Spots Available!
March 8, 2023 4:06 pm 4 CommentsRight now, 1 in 6 Montgomery County residents have trouble paying their electricity bill. Meanwhile, the impact of rising fuel
How to Maintain Your Heating Unit to Keep Utility Bills Down
January 18, 2023 8:34 pm 11 CommentsThis article was written by Bret Martinez, he is the HVAC wizard of words, he demystifies the inner workings of
Project Porchlight
December 4, 2022 3:29 pm 7 CommentsA new initiative is making its way through Montgomery County and it is called Project Porchlight. First known as the
Energy Escape Room
November 16, 2022 9:48 am 11 Comments
What’s in it for me? A Montgomery County Homeowners’ Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
November 1, 2022 12:52 pm 1 CommentUpdate February 2023: The Inflation Reduction Act includes funding for multiple tax incentives and rebates that are available to both low-to-moderate income
Electrify Your Kitchen
October 17, 2022 12:45 pm 4 CommentsWhat does it mean to electrify your kitchen? One of the ways you can reduce your home’s carbon footprint and
Electrify Your Home
October 10, 2022 1:09 pm 2 CommentsWhat does it mean to electrify your home? During the second week of Energy Action Month, the spotlight is on
Electrify Everything
October 1, 2022 9:09 am 18 CommentsWhy Electrify Everything? “From the cars we drive to the utilities that heat and illuminate our homes, schools, and hospitals,
Meet an EV Owner Series: Lauren Morra
August 15, 2022 3:27 pm 2 CommentsAs part of the Montgomery County EV Purchasing Cooperative Pilot Program, we’ll be featuring Montgomery County residents who have electrified
Checking in on the EV Revolution
August 1, 2022 4:00 pm 1 CommentThe electric vehicle market is growing rapidly in Montgomery County. As of June 2022, there were 16,618 plug-in vehicles registered
Senior Planet in Montgomery Celebrates 6 Years of Programming!
July 20, 2022 3:25 pm 1 CommentOn June 17, 2022, Senior Planet in Montgomery County gathered at the Silver Spring Civic Building to reflect on its
Meet an EV Owner Series: Ed Walters
July 20, 2022 1:47 pm 1 CommentAs part of the Montgomery County EV Purchasing Cooperative Pilot Program, we’ll be featuring Montgomery County residents who have electrified
Ahoy Matey: After Two Summers, Energy Express is Back in Person
July 7, 2022 10:40 pm 1 CommentMy name is Alexander Lewton and I’m a rising senior at Walter Johnson High School. I became familiar with the
Make a Difference with Community Solar at Paddington Square
June 15, 2022 11:42 am Leave your thoughtsWe’re facing a serious challenge. Right now, 1 in 6 Montgomery County residents have trouble paying their electricity bill. Meanwhile,
MCPS Adopts Transformative Sustainability Policy
June 14, 2022 9:58 am Leave your thoughtsOn June 28, 2022, the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a transformative sustainability policy. Titled Policy
Energy Express: Oceans of Possibilities
June 13, 2022 10:48 pm 1 CommentWhat is Energy Express? Energy Express is a summer event for kids and families to learn about energy usage. As
Find Energy Savings with a Building Tune Up
June 1, 2022 8:52 am 1 CommentLooking for a quick and easy way to reduce energy use in your building? A Building Tune- Up can typically
CASE STUDY: EV Charger Installation at Clarksburg Condominium II
May 9, 2022 9:30 am 6 CommentsAt My Green Montgomery, we like to share information that will be helpful for residents. This Case Study is especially
A Quiet Evening in the Garden with Mrs. Li
May 7, 2022 10:06 pm Leave your thoughts“Who is suffering? If it’s not our generation, it’s our next generation.” These are the wise words of Cuiling Li,
Thank You to the 2022 Spring Climate Interns!
May 1, 2022 4:30 pm Leave your thoughtsMontgomery County, Maryland, has been committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and climate action for over a decade. The
Do you have great ideas to help protect our environment?
April 21, 2022 9:39 am 3 CommentsDo you have great ideas to help protect our environment? This Earth Month, we need your ideas to help us
What might the future of sustainable technology look like at home?
April 19, 2022 1:15 pm 2 CommentsGuest blog post: Elizabeth Long, graduated with a degree in English Language, and then travelled to different countries in order
Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping in Montgomery County
April 1, 2022 12:10 pm Leave your thoughtsPurchasing gently used items (learn more here) is the best way to support the environment and your budget. When food
Meet an EV Owner Series: Jennifer Wellman Andryuk
April 1, 2022 9:47 am Leave your thoughtsAs part of the Montgomery County EV Purchasing Cooperative Pilot Program, we’ll be featuring Montgomery County residents who have electrified
Guide to Sustainable Shopping in Montgomery County
April 1, 2022 7:28 am Leave your thoughtsDid you know that it takes 2,000 gallons of water to make a single pair of blue jeans and 713
Basic HVAC Troubleshooting Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
March 22, 2022 10:27 pm 22 CommentsThis blog post was submitted by Katelyn Brinn, Content Marketing Strategist for A-One Refrigeration & Heating, a family-owned and operated
Join Groundswell and Share Power with your Community!
March 11, 2022 7:24 pm Leave your thoughtsEnergy is expensive. And in the past few months, it’s gotten very expensive. For some households in Montgomery County, this
Online Programs Help Residents Lower Energy Costs
March 1, 2022 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsFor the last three years, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection has pledged to “Age with Attitude” with its partnership
MoCo Environmental Task Force
February 15, 2022 9:56 am 3 CommentsAcross the county, students are becoming increasingly more involved in helping make Montgomery County become a more sustainable and environmentally
“Lead The EV Charge” – The First Electric Vehicle Purchasing Cooperative is HERE!
February 14, 2022 10:34 am 2 CommentsMontgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a challenge to County residents and businesses today to “Lead the EV Charge” by
Black-Owned MoCo Made Business Guide
February 1, 2022 5:45 pm Leave your thoughtsIn celebration of Black History Month, the Food Council is highlighting Black-owned MoCo Made businesses. They had the opportunity to
