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Environment

EVPC Dealership EV Incentives Posted for April 2026

Montgomery County's Electrified Vehicle Purchase Cooperative has posted April incentives from Sport Chevrolet and Sport Honda.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Environment

County DEP Touts EV Market Resilience Amid Federal Credit End

Montgomery County DEP says the EV transition continues despite end of federal tax credits and shifting automaker strategies in early 2026.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges May 11 at Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Apr 17
Environment

GreenFest Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center Germantown

Montgomery County DEP hosts GreenFest on April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown as part of Earth Month.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Environment

GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center in Germantown

Montgomery County's largest environmental festival, GreenFest, takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Environment

Community Solar Subscriptions Open to All County Electric Bill Payers

Renters and homeowners who pay an electric bill in Montgomery County can subscribe to community solar and save up to 10–20% on electricity costs.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 7 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Switch Together Solar Program Events Scheduled April–July 2026

Montgomery County's Switch Together rooftop solar program hosts free events in April, May, June, and July 2026 to guide residents through going solar.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Three Free Home Energy Audit Options Available to Residents

County residents can borrow a thermal camera, schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup, or book a $100 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Electrify MC Offers Up to $2,500 for Home Electrification

Montgomery County's Electrify MC program provides direct incentives up to $2,500 for residents switching from fossil fuels to electric appliances.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Montgomery County Energy Summit Set for April 28–29 in Silver Spring

The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, hosted by DEP, runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Environment

2026 Wet Season Remains Closed as Water Table Falls Short

DPS has closed the 2026 Wet Season for soil testing; applications were accepted through April 6 and are no longer being taken.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
Environment

DEP Awarded $785K to Plant 1,000 Trees, Expand Forests

Federal reforestation funding will allow DEP to plant 1,000 shade trees and structurally prune 1,000 more on county land.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding …”
Apr 10
Environment

Federal Grant to Fund 1,000 New Shade Trees Countywide

$785K federal grant will fund planting 1,000 shade trees and pruning 1,000 more on public and private properties.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 2 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Environment

Maryland Awards DEP $500K for Home Energy Upgrades

Maryland DHCD awarded $500,000 to DEP's HEECAP program through FY2026 State Revitalization Programs.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Environment

DEP Gets $1.635M Federal Funds for Energy, Trees

Federal grants of $850K for home electrification and $785K for reforestation secured via Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, and Raskin.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding to Help Resi…”
Apr 10
Environment

WSSC Hosts Vendor Session on 102-Inch Anacostia Sewer Project

WSSC Water holds an early-engagement vendor session April 16 on rehabilitation of the 102-inch Anacostia Trunk Sewer in Laurel.

Procurement· Apr 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 10
Environment

RRF Dioxin Emissions Back Below Limits After Repairs

Reworld has completed boiler repairs at the Resource Recovery Facility; all three units now test 95–97% below the dioxin/furan permit limit.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on R…”
Apr 10
Environment

Green Fest Returns April 25 at Black Rock Center

Montgomery County's largest free environmental festival features green vendors, EVs, music, and children's activities on April 25 in Germantown.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Environment

Panel to Examine Geothermal Energy Pilot Project in Silver Spring

A summit panel will discuss a potential networked geothermal project in Silver Spring stemming from the Maryland WARMTH Act.

DEP· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich y Paula R. Glover, presidenta…”
Apr 9
Environment

13th Annual Energy Summit Set for Silver Spring, April 28-29

Montgomery County DEP's 2026 Energy Summit features county, state, and national energy leaders at Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich y Paula R. Glover, presidenta…”
Apr 9
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