Energy Stories

Earning the new energy-efficient home tax credit

This article was originally published on the Building Innovation Hub website as “Understanding 45L And How To Earn The New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit" on June

Capital Area Solar Switch: A Resident’s Experience

This blog post was written by Gerald Sharp, resident of Montgomery County for his neighborhood newsletter.  Going Green—Driving on Sunshine Figure 1: Door from attic

Another Opportunity for Residents to Go Solar with Capital Area Solar Switch

🎉 UPDATE!!! 🎉 The Solar Switch auction has taken place! In Maryland and Virginia, the winning solar package offers a price of $2.52/W, which is also

Energy Express 2024: Adventure Begins at the Library

What is Energy Express?  Did you know that Costa Rica runs entirely on renewable energy, or that Japan is preparing to send solar panels to

Three Ways to Reduce Water Consumption in Your Kitchen

Article written by Lucy Jones. In her day job, Lucy works closely with businesses to help them optimize their eco credentials. Away from the office, she’s a

Top 5 Favorite E-Bike Benefits

Blog post written and reworked from “10 Benefits of Riding an E Bike to Work” by 2023 Energy Intern, Vida Sulureh  By definition, an e-bike

Looking to Electrify Your Heating System? Rockville Resident Shares Experience Going Geothermal

Blog post written by 2023 Energy Intern, Vida Sulureh Montgomery County’s Electrify MC program is an active pilot project with the goal of transitioning away from

Update on Solar and Other Things

This blog post is from Linda Silverman, owner of LS Insights and member of the Climate, Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee. Read the original article

5 Winter Heater Maintenance Tips for a Warm, Green Home

Blog posted provided by: Hazel Hale is the Content Marketing Strategist of Annette Hale’s Indoor Comfort Systems, the most trusted provider of heating and AC repair

Electrify Everything: What is a Manual J?

As laid out in the Climate Action Plan, the County strives to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035 –
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