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Lighten Up: Lemons & LEDs
What is Lighten Up? This new initiative as part of Montgomery Energy Connection is an opportunity for residents to exchange their old incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs for energy
Energy Action Month 2021 – Balloons Soar, Your Utility Bills Shouldn’t
What do hot air balloons and incandescent bulbs have in common? They are similar in shape and both produce/use heat. According to Wikipedia, “a hot-air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a
Common Plumbing Issues and How to Fix Them
When you are dealing with any plumbing problems, it is ideal that you handle the matter as quickly as you possibly can. While there is a science and art to
Senior Planet Montgomery Energy Action Month Feature: ENERGY STAR
Your refrigerator accounts for 7-13% of your total electricity bill depending on the age of the appliance. This Energy Action Month, come hear from an expert with the Environmental Protection
Tech & Energy
Curious about which household appliances use the most energy and what you can do to reduce your energy use? In this lecture, you’ll learn about the top energy users in
Net-Zero Energy Coalition “Beauty of Zero” Exhibit Open for Tours
The concept of net-zero energy buildings – ones that produce as much energy as they use – tends to quickly delve into the details of building science, construction, and systems.
Brooks Codes
Brook Codes is a Virtual 2-day hackathon from October 9th-10th, 2021 for middle and high school students in MCPS, regardless of their experience in programming. Through Brook Codes, students will
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Now that things are opening up again, we want to bring you some fun in the sun! What’s a summer without a lemonade stand? This new initiative as part of
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Now that things are opening up again, we want to bring you some fun in the sun! What’s a summer without a lemonade stand? This new initiative as part of
VIRTUAL EVENT: Balloon Soar, Your Utility Bills Shouldn’t
October is Energy Action Month, join us for this interactive presentation with Residential Energy Program Manager, Larissa Johnson. Bring your old incandescent bulbs to this workshop as we will be
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Now that things are opening up again, we want to bring you some fun in the sun! What’s a summer without a lemonade stand? This new initiative as part ofWheaton Arts Parade
Wheaton Arts Parade is an art gallery that exhibits & sells art created by local artists, the event commissions public art & floats, conducts art workshops, supports the Wheaton YarnNational Drive Electric Week Car Show
Poolesville Day is partnering with Poolesville Green in sponsoring the National Drive Electric Week Car Show. This is the fifth year of this event and it is part of Poolesville
Clean Energy Week: Lightbulb Exchange
National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the very real
Clean Energy Week: Lightbulb Exchange
National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the very real
Clean Energy Week: Lightbulb Exchange
National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the very real
Clean Energy Week: Lightbulb Exchange
National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the very real
Clean Energy Week: Light Bulb Exchange
National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. As part of Clean
Montgomery College Advances on Building Submetering Effort
Montgomery County’s premier community college, Montgomery College, has been advancing an effort to submeter every building in its inventory that is connected to the hot and chilled water central distributionWalk Maryland Day
Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our state’s official exercise and a call to action to promote walking for physical activity and improved health. Walk Leaders are the change agents fromWalktober Free Webinar #4
Walkinar #4: Maryland Walk Programs Thursday, October 28, 2021 Register Here The Walkinar series concludes with a look at some of the fun ways that communities are promoting safe walkWalktober Free Walkinar
Walkinar #3: Pedestrian Planning & Enforcement Thursday, October 21, 2021 Register Here This Walkinar will examine a broad range of issues related to pedestrian safety, including planning, equity, and enforcement.Walktober Free Walkinar #2
Walkwainar #2: Pedestrian Health Thursday, October 14, 2021 Register Here Learn about how walking can become a core component of more healthy living. In a recent customer survey, MDOT learnedWalktober Free Walkinar #1
Walkinar #1: Taking Fresh Steps toward a more walk-friendly Maryland. Thursday, October 7, 2021 Register Here The Walktober Walkinar 2021 series kicks off with a look at national efforts on
Montgomery Parks Undertakes LED Retrofits at South Germantown Recreational Park
Montgomery Parks recently converted 62 high-pressure sodium (HPS) light fixtures to newer, more efficient LED technology at South Germantown Recreational Park. South Germantown Recreational Park was built in 2001 andGo, Grow and Get Active
Montgomery County is excited to celebrate International Active Aging Week (AAW) the week of October 4th-10th! If you are 50 and better, we invite you to Brookside Gardens and participate
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Monday, August 16th at the Upper County Outdoor Pool
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Library. Join us on Tuesday, August 17th at the Kensington Park Library to
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Tuesday, August 17th at the Germantown Outdoor Pool to
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Wednesday, August 18th at the Martin Luther King Jr.
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Sunday, August 19th at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Friday, August 20th at the Sarah E. Auer Western
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Monday, August 23rd at the Olney Indoor Swim Center
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Thursday, August 26th at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center
EmPOWER Maryland’s Incentives for New Home Construction
What is EmPOWER Maryland? If you look closely at your monthly utility bill, you may notice a small surcharge for EmPOWER Maryland. This charge contributes to a group of programs established under the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008, a bill designed
Paddington Square Community Solar Information and Career Workshop
Join us 8/21 to learn about the new community solar installation at Paddington Square and how a career in solar may be right for you. Everyone who lives in the
The Benefits of Switching to Induction Cooking
One of the key actions in Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is to require newly constructed buildings to be all-electric and to electrify all new and existing buildings by 2035. In 2018, 50% of
Environmental and Economic Advantages of Switching to an Electric Heat Pump
PLEASE NOTE: As of August 2022, a notable piece of legislation was passed and signed into law by President Biden called the Inflation Reduction Act. In what is considered the largest
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Monday, August 9th at the Sergeant Hector I. Ayala
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Library. Join us on Tuesday, August 10th at the Twinbrook Library to swap
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Library. Join us on Wednesday, August 11th at the White Oak Library to
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Farmers’ Market. Join us on Thursday, August 12th at the Marilyn J. Praisner
“Lighten Up” Lightbulb Exchange
Montgomery Energy Connection, a program of Montgomery County is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to your Pool. Join us on Friday, August 13th at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Local student brings the power of the sun to everyone
Emma Hubbard attends the Early College Program at Montgomery College Takoma Park (majoring in Biological Sciences) and is a senior at Clarksburg High School. She got into solar energy electronics
Putting Science on Display: The Universities at Shady Grove BSE Facility
On July 22, 2021, Associate Principal Rick Fredlund of the architecture firm Cooper Carry accepted USGBC’s Midsummer Night’s Green award for the Universities at Shady Grove’s new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education (BSE) Facility. The award is one of several earned by the project in 2021, joining
Prevent Costly Repairs With These HVAC Maintenance Tips
If you are like most homeowners, you consider your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system a year-round necessity. After all, your HVAC system keeps you cool during the summer
Maryland’s Energy Supply Reform Bill Explained
On May 30, 2021, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the state’s first-ever energy supplier consumer protection law, securing a significant win for income qualifying residents. The Energy Supply Reform Bill
