Tag Archive: energy savings
One MCPS Principal Shares Her Energy Saving Story!
Quick Home Energy Checkups (QHEC) are easy, free and can help save money on energy costs. But what exactly does it take to schedule and complete one? To help give
Shop Maryland Energy Tax Free Weekend 2019 for ENERGY STAR Products
During President’s Day weekend, shoppers across Montgomery County can participate in the state’s Shop Maryland Energy Tax Free Weekend which gives residents a break on the six percent sales tax
Energy and partnerships…what’s the connection?
This blog post was written by DEP’s Residential Energy Program Manager, Larissa Johnson, and originally appeared on the BOOST Breakfast Club blog. There’s something you need to know about me,
I’ve benchmarked my building… Now what?
As the summer rolls on, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the commercial building benchmarking data you reported to DEP earlier this month. If you’re not familiar
One family’s story of making home renovations more energy efficient
Our family moved from central Pennsylvania to Montgomery County in 1998. Like many relocating families, our first priorities were access to work and schools, not energy efficiency. Our new house
County’s first C-PACE project celebrates with “green” ribbon-cutting ceremony
An innovative financing program opened the door for a Montgomery County business to make energy-efficient building improvements that will help increase its energy savings by about 30% per year. By
Go dark for Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a movement to unite people around the world to making positive changes for the environment. By turning off lights and electronics for one hour, millions of people
For renters, sustainability can be simple too
With so many sustainability programs targeted towards property owners and homeowners, it often seem that renters get left out. Renters are just as “green” as owners and, more often than not,
Laytonsville home shines light on energy savings
Changing out lights may not be the flashiest choice for the green-minded homeowner, but the energy savings—not to mention the rebate opportunities—can be very glamorous indeed. And reimbursement from Pepco
Save energy by having fun! Tips for an energy-smart 2015
Thinking about all of those resolutions you’ve committed to in 2015? Energy Planner Michelle Vigen gives us a few ideas for unconventional ways to be energy-smart in the new year!
Everyone wins: Energy savings at Lee Development Group
Landlords and companies that lease space are always concerned with rising utility costs, to which the natural response is to explore opportunities in energy efficiency. Arranging who does what to
Hey Parents! 3 ways to make sustainable habits part of back-to-school
With school back in session, this is a great time to incorporate new sustainable habits into your family’s schedule and routine. Research shows that upwards of 36% of successful habit
It’s a prime time for cool cash savings!
With August here, summer fun is at its peak…and so are the temperatures. Last year, temperatures were, on average, 88 degrees Fahrenheit. As you can imagine, this means that a
Don’t sweat It! 10 easy ways to save energy this summer
Summer is a great time to take advantage of the nice weather and save energy. Give each of these tips a try during the month of July, and let us
Powering down MD one house at a time
Your house, my apartment, his condo, her house, and all our combined residences account for 20% of the country’s energy use — and consequently, 20% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
What is Maryland’s Energy Tax Free Weekend?
This year, Shop Maryland Energy weekend is February 16th – 19th and shoppers will get a break from the state’s 6% sales tax when they purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR products.
