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Maryland Capital Area Solar 101: Hosted by Frederick County & the City of Frederick

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Arlington Solar 101: Co-op Info Session

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. Co-op members get: • a free review of

Capital Area Solar Co-op Info Session HOSTED by Gaithersburg

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Maryland Solar 101: Hosted by the City of Rockville

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Maryland Solar 101: Hosted by Frederick County and City of Frederick

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Maryland Capital Area Solar 101: Hosted by Frederick County & the City of Frederick

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Capital Area Solar Co-op Info Session Hosted by Gaithersburg

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This webinar will focus on solar leases and power purchase agreements. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to

Maryland Solar 101: Hosted by the city of Bowie

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. This session will focus on Solar and Electric Vehicles and EV Chargers. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated

Ask An EV Owner

On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any of

Maryland Solar 101: hosted by Frederick County and the City of Frederick

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. Co-op members get: • a free review of

Virginia Solar 101: Arlington Solar and EV Charger Co-op Info Session

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. Co-op members get: • a free review of

Join the FIRST EVER Capital Area Solar Co-op 2021

For the first time in jurisdictional history – Montgomery County is joining the town of Poolesville, cities of Bowie, Falls Church, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park, and Washington DC as well as Arlington and Frederick County in an effort to promote residential solar installations! Launched on April 1, 2021, this is no April’s Fool’s Joke,

A Resident’s Solar Story

Kenneth Hinga of Bethesda, Maryland recently installed solar on his home and wanted to share the experience with other homeowners. Hear about his experience. We wanted to install solar, but were told our house in Bethesda had too much shading from trees to make it practical.  We also own a house in Rhode Island that

MD Solar Democracy & Equity Collaborative

Montgomery County declared a climate emergency in 2017. With this declaration, the county pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027. It plans to achieve 100% elimination of emissions by 2035.I’d like you to join us to learn about a policy to help the county meet these goals. Solar United Neighbors is hosting

COVID Aid Package Makes Initial Commitment to a Clean Energy Recovery

Press Release reprinted from Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) Monday, Dec 21 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress has passed broad end-of-year legislation that includes significant benefits for solar energy. The full legislative package combines a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and an omnibus spending bill for 2021 with tax extenders and energy policy changes. The legislation

Solar for Condo Associations

Local Condo Associations are pursuing innovative financing to support energy efficiency, renewable energy and other clean energy investments in their operations and communities. Participate this special webinar to learn about exciting advancements Solar PV and Solar Financing! The Montgomery County Green Bank is partnering with Ipsun Solar to provide an overview of Solar for Condo

A Portion of Former Landfill To Be Transformed into a Solar Energy Project

Montgomery County moves another step closer toward meeting the ambitious goal of eliminating greenhouse emissions by 2035 with an innovative partnership that will provide reliable clean energy for low-to-moderate income households and County Government. Ameresco, an energy efficiency and renewable energy company, will build three solar arrays on approximately 16 acres of underutilized County-owned land

Solar United Neighbors Screening of Jonathan Scott’s Power Trip!

What do you, HGTV’s Jonathan Scott, and Solar United Neighbors all have in common? We all want more people to have access to solar! In his new documentary, which recently premiered on PBS, Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott set out to learn about the barriers that keep people from going solar. You might be surprised

Solar Permit Success Webinar

Join Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services to learn about the new solar setback requirements in the 2018 International Residential Code. Meet Tyler Mosman, DPS’s senior engineer, who will be discussing Montgomery County’s interpretation of pathways as well as identifying common reasons residential solar plans are held up in permit review. Stick around after the

How to Finance Solar for Common Ownership Communities

On October 20 at 6:30 pm the Montgomery County Green Bank and the Commission on Common Ownership Communities are delivering a webinar on solar PV to homeowners in Home Owner Association (HOA) communities. The webinar will help homeowners understand how solar PV works, how a system can be designed for a home in an HOA, and the

Pathways to Success: A guide to solar installation setback requirements

Join Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services on Thursday October 15th to learn about the new solar setback requirements in the 2018 International Residential Code. Meet Tyler Mosman, DPS’s senior engineer, who will be discussing Montgomery County’s interpretation of pathways as well as identifying common reasons residential solar plans are held up in permit review.

National Solar Congress

Solar United Neighbors has hosted state congresses throughout the country. Now, we’re excited to bring together solar experts and supporters from across the nation for the first National Solar Congress. Virtual sessions will cover topics including how to go solar and what to do once you have solar, how to advocate for solar policies, the

National Solar Tour

The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation and this year we’re going virtual! The National Solar Tour brings together hundreds of solar home and business owners, schools, community organizations, farms, and more. They’ll share with you their solar stories and you will get to connect, ask and answer

Drive into the SUN Movie Screening

Looking for a fun way to get out of the house and be socially distanced while doing good for your community? Grab your snack of choice and learn more about clean energy and the solar movement from the comfort of your own car! Come together with solar supporters from around the county to watch the

Yelp’s Solar Happy Hour KIT @ Miscellaneous Distillery

Yelp KITs are available for purchase directly from the businesses below from August 10th – October 5th 2020, and many are even paired with Yelp virtual events for pro tutelage and Q&As with the biz owner! In this event, three different signature locally distilled liquors are packaged in this KIT in addition to a sweet

ARTINA 2020: LIGHT: A Sculptural Solar Dance

Have you visited Silver Spring Museum lately? Sandy Spring Museum was founded in 1981 when a group of residents led by Delmas Wood, an insurance salesman and auctioneer, noted that the community’s history was being sold off with every passing of a long-time resident. At Sandy Spring Museum, it’s all about the community. Everything they

4th Solar Co-op Solar Installer Chosen!!!

For the third year in a row, Montgomery County 4th Solar Co-Op members chose Solar Energy World as their solar installer through an open and competitive bidding process. Solar Energy World is a top rated residential solar installation company which ensures co-op participants will be able to leverage bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and preferred financing

#ShowUsYourSolar

Do you have solar panels on your roof? Or your garage? Or in your yard? Or on your business? If so, #SHOWUSYOURSOLAR!!! As we celebrate the 4th Solar Co-op in Montgomery County, we also want to celebrate all of the residents and small businesses in the County that have invested in solar energy. #ShowUsYourSolar Our

Partners in Energy: Kimberly Armstrong

At DEP, we truly believe that our partners are key to making Montgomery County as green as it can be. This series profiles a local leader, advocate, or trailblazer who is dedicated to improving energy efficiency and helping the county realize its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

Community Solar Policy & Programs

This is the second in a 3-part series on Community Solar Basics. Community solar offers the benefit of solar to those who can’t, or prefer not to, install solar panels on their homes. It enable individuals, businesses, or organizations to purchase or subscribe to “share” in a community solar project. If you join a community

Announcing the 4th Solar Co-op!!!

Go Solar and Get EV Chargers with the 4th Solar Co-op! This is the 4th year that Montgomery County has partnered to work with Solar United Neighbors to bring residents (and small businesses) an opportunity to put solar panels on their homes. This year we are also offering EV charging! So you can put solar

Financing Your Solar Project with the Green Bank hosted by Solar United Neighbors

Find out more about the new Clean Energy Advantage (CEA) Program from the Montgomery Green Bank and how you can finance your solar panel and electric vehicle charging station. You will also learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. This presentation will take you through the technology, economics, financing,

OMG for our first Virtual Green Drinks Happy Hour

Just because we are virtual doesn’t mean we can’t network with like-minded and enjoy good food and drink. We have special offerings from our preferred partners — local eatery Plnt Burger and Astrolab Brewing (see info in registration).  Registrants are encouraged to purchase a meal and or beer/wine from one of these partners. Use special code

Montgomery County Solar Happy Hour & Solar Co-op Info Session

Grab a drink, head to your computer (or phone!), and join us to learn about solar energy! If you register for this Happy Hour, by Monday, May 11th, six participants will receive a four or six pack from one of these local breweries: 7 Locks Brewing, Astro Lab, Saints Row, Silver Branch Brewing, True Respite,

Solar 101 Lunch & Learn | Montgomery County Solar & EV Charger Co-op Launch

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home or small business. We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. Register today You’ll also learn about the solar co-op we’re launching in Montgomery County. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels. Co-op members get:

Solar Energy World to host Earth Day Solar Webinar

Due to the COVID-19 virus, Solar Energy World is hosting their annual Earth Day Solar 101 Workshop online. This event is by sign up only and is open to all homeowners. Wyatt Everhart, former ABC meteorologist, will teach homeowners the environmental benefits of going solar, how solar power works, the basics about tax credits and

Solar Energy World to host Earth Day Solar Webinar

Due to the COVID-19 virus, Solar Energy World is hosting their annual Earth Day Solar 101 Workshop online. This event is by sign up only and is open to all homeowners. Wyatt Everhart, former ABC meteorologist, will teach homeowners the environmental benefits of going solar, how solar power works, the basics about tax credits and

Solar for a Vintage, Multifamily High-Rise: A Tower Companies Case Study

Commercial building owners of older properties may feel challenged when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements and adding renewable energy to their buildings. When most of us picture green buildings, we think of new, gleaming structures with all the latest technology. The fact is, though, the greenest building is one that is already built

National Solar Tour

On October 5 & 6, 2019 and the surrounding weekends, hundreds of people who have gone solar across the nation will open their homes and businesses to engage their communities around the power of solar energy. 2019 National Solar Tour stats 854 individual solar open houses 79 locally-organized multisite solar tours 46 states with solar open houses and local tours

Solar Co-op Informational Session

Join us this year for the 3rd Montgomery County Solar Co-op. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to switch to clean energy, meet other residents who are also interested in investing in solar, and reduce your electricity bills tremendously! This year’s Solar Co-op is a collaborative effort between Montgomery County’s Department of

Buying green electricity for your home

An important way to combat climate change is to switch our electricity supply to “green” electricity (generated from wind- and solar-powered sources, both of which do not emit carbon dioxide). Electricity generation is the single largest source of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Electricity sold by Pepco in Maryland in 2018 was generated mostly by coal