Updated: January 2023 During the month of January, Montgomery County joins a nationwide effort to educate homeowners and renters on the dangers of radon gas and the importance of testing
Did you know? The amount of household waste in the U.S. increases an average of 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day ( EPA). Everyone can “Green” their holidays and
Fall is one of the best times to improve your lawn, trees, shrubs, and garden. The basic maintenance you do during this “second spring” will pay off in healthier growth
On June 28, 2022, the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a transformative sustainability policy. Titled Policy ECA, Sustainability, the policy commits the school district to cutting
Join SAPPlings for its next high school student forum and dive into a review of MCPS’s new draft Sustainability Policy. Learn how to comment on the policy and what you
If you have visited Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) office or downtown Wheaton lately, you likely have seen the latest additions to the neighborhood—new blue recycling stations! These
Montgomery County high school students are invited to learn how to get involved with local groups to make a difference in a variety of environmental programs addressing water quality, biodiversity,
Making the switch to less lawn requires prep work. You can’t let the lawn go wild on its own, because it may not attract pollinators, and it certainly won’t make
One Montgomery Green Annual Gala: Buy tickets now to pre-order meals and adult beverages from local restaurants and beverage makers, pick them up at Brookside Gardens on June 24, 2021,
Ever wonder what holds the soil together? It’s not Velcro, tape, or oil: it’s glomalin, a sticky glycoprotein that glues sand, silt, clay, and organic matter together, to create soil
Pervious Pavement: What is it? Pervious pavement is a system for reducing stormwater runoff, ensuring less pollutants enter our waterways, as well as reducing the use of deicing chemicals during
Four Generations 2020 Awards Celebration Join us for our 7th Annual Four Generations of Leaders in Clean Energy & Sustainability Solutions Awards Celebration. Get inspired by our multigenerational awardees and
County Green Streets and RainScapes Rewards projects in the Sligo Park Hills neighborhood provided inspiration to representatives of local congregations who recently attended a walking tour hosted by the National
Conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers-National Capital Chapter (AEE NCC) and Leaders in Energy (LE), the theme for the Sixth Annual Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza is “Innovative Trends
Bethesda Green’s Innovation Lab provides hands-on, customized support to early and growth-stage eco-entrepreneurs that are building companies with environmental sustainability and social responsibility at the core of their business models.
Think Green: Sustainable Design Day – Sunday, January 12 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day — and we’re getting an early start on the “green celebration.” Next Sunday kids
We are always looking for tools to help monitor and track progress towards our sustainability goals. To that end, Montgomery County partnered with the American Council for an Energy-Efficiency Economy
Non-Profits Sustaining Sustainability is a regular feature where we highlight a Montgomery County non-profit organization that is making a difference with their work in sustainability spaces across a variety of
Montgomery County is a hub of development in the DC region, with new construction and renovations constantly underway. Development proves to be a great opportunity to increase buildings’ energy efficiency,
On June 6th, 2019, the USGBC-NCR will host the 4th annual Women in Green Power Breakfast. This signature breakfast celebrates women in the local green building community through engaging and
Learn about caring for soils and lawns organically! Spring is around the corner, and grass will soon be green and growing. Join us for a talk by Mary Travaglini, our
Join Be Green Hub for our first Speaker Series of 2019! Speakers will present strategies and practices for your green company to accelerate its sustainability and innovation. Timeline: 11:30am –
In 1983, the third Monday in January became a federal holiday to commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Eleven years later, the day was designated a National Day
On November 1, 2018, the Montgomery County Committee of USGBC-National Capital Region organized a presentation and tour of Montgomery College’s Biosciences Education Center—an innovative and eye-catching facility that supports STEM
The act of giving is one of the best traditions of the holiday season. It builds bonds and shows your loved ones how you care for them. Unfortunately, the way
One person can make a difference and this series profiles a leader, advocate, or resident who is dedicated to improving energy efficiency and helping the county realize its goal to
On October 24, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett announced the official activation of two advanced microgrids for its Public Safety Headquarters (PSHQ) in Gaithersburg and Correctional Facility in Boyds. The
Watt’s Up with Montgomery County’s Residential Energy Program? In 2016, the Residential Energy Program launched. After 2 years, it is well on its way to energy and greenhouse gas
Montgomery County’s Department of General Services (DGS) often works behind the scenes to ensure that the County is operating efficiently, both in terms of cost and utilities, through innovative programs
An important way to combat global warming is to switch our electricity supply to “green” electricity (generated from wind- and solar-powered sources, both of which do not emit carbon dioxide).
Montgomery County residents finally have the chance to take part in the new Maryland community solar program and be part of the newest, most innovative solar industry development. Community solar
Summer is almost over, and that means one thing — the non-stop back to school ads with dancing kids and the message to shop, shop, shop for the school year.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is encouraging artists, planners, businesses, organizations, groups, and individuals to participate in International PARK(ing) Day on September 21 by temporarily transforming a metered
We love the County Fair! From the animals to the rides and carnival games, it’s one of our favorite times of year. (And don’t get us started on the food.)
For CNSI, a Rockville-based health information technology company, environmental sustainability is central to its corporate culture and work ethic. Importantly, their Green Business Certification is not viewed as a distinct
During the Summer of 2018, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Safeway stores partnered to help save shoppers energy and money on their lighting with “Lighten Your
Failed air conditioning on a scorching day can turn summer bliss into a sweaty nightmare. Here are do-it-at-home tips that may help lower your utility bill, save energy and avoid costly
The Montgomery County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant program, offered by the Montgomery County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is now accepting proposals to support watershed restoration and outreach
“It’s a ‘code orange’ air quality day. Consider keeping the kids inside today.” You may hear these alerts on radio or TV or read them in the newspaper. But what
One Montgomery Green (OMG) announces the creation of the first annual Marian Fryer Communitarian Award at its annual Green Gala at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center in Wheaton, Maryland, on June
On Saturday May 5th, 2018, Montgomery County GreenFest took place in Jesup Blair Local Park in Silver Spring. The largest GreenFest to date, it drew more than 1,000 attendees and
Get up to 3 LEDs and a free reusable bag at an upcoming Safeway event! Bring in your old incandescent or CFL light bulbs and DEP will exchange them for
GreenFest is billed as a family-friendly celebration with music, exhibitors, and games focused on engaging and inspiring the public. But at an event of the size and scale of GreenFest,
Montgomery County is launching a Homeowner Energy Efficiency Program to benefit a limited number of qualified residential customers. The program provides improvements to reduce electric bills for homeowners with modest
Have you ever found an animal in danger or in a strange place, and weren’t sure what to do? Jessica Jones, Outreach and Education Manager of the Department of Environmental
CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company providing 100% clean electricity to customers, has been chosen by the City of Takoma Park to supply residents and businesses with renewable energy on
Easier to install than ever, solar power is proving to be a go-to for homeowners looking to reduce electricity costs as well as their greenhouse gas emissions. Solar power is