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Environment

Electrify MC Offers Home Fossil Fuel Transition Incentives

Electrify MC has funds available to help residents replace fossil fuel systems at home, combinable with state and federal rebates.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Environment

DEP Webinar: Filing 2025 Multi-Family Waste Recycling Report

DEP hosts a free webinar January 14 on how to file the 2025 Multi-Family Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report online.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Environment

County FY2025 Climate Action Plan Report Shows 63 Actions Complete

Montgomery County's FY2025 Climate Action Plan annual report says 63 of 84 actions are completed, underway, or integrated into operations.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Environment

County Launches Flood Risk Explorer for Sligo Creek Watershed

Montgomery County's new Flood Risk Explorer interactive map shows current and future flood risks in the Sligo Creek watershed.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Environment

2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County building owners must submit calendar year 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026 via the county portal.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Environment

2026 Energy Summit Early Bird Registration Ends Jan. 27

Early-bird pricing for the April 28–29 Montgomery County Energy Summit at Silver Spring Civic Building closes January 27.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Early bird Energy Summit registration, Portfolio Manager updates, and more”
Jan 14
Environment

Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Reduction Grants Seek Pre-Proposals by Feb. 12

Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Grant program seeks pre-proposals from governments, nonprofits, and academia by February 12, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Environment

EPA Environmental Education Grants Up to $250K Open Through March 3

US EPA's Environmental Education Grant Program offers up to $250,000 for locally focused environmental education projects; applications due March 3, 2026.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Environment

ElectrifyMC Program Offers Home Electrification Incentives

Montgomery County's ElectrifyMC program provides financial incentives for replacing fossil-fuel heating, cooling, and kitchen appliances.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

County Offers Free Refrigerator Thermometers by Mail

Montgomery County DEP is mailing free refrigerator thermometers to residents who email energy@montgomerycountymd.gov.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

Illumination Station Bulb-Swap Events at County Libraries

Montgomery County DEP hosts Illumination Station events at libraries countywide where residents can swap old bulbs for LEDs.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Environment

Solar Coffee Chat with Solar United Neighbors Set for January 28

Solar United Neighbors hosts a free informational Solar Coffee Chat on January 28, from 2–3 p.m.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

MLK Day Potomac River Cleanup Scheduled for January 17

Potomac Conservancy hosts a volunteer river cleanup on Dr. MLK Jr. Day, January 17, from 9–11 a.m.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Maryland Offers Solar Grants Up to $500K for Commercial Properties

Maryland Energy Administration's Commercial and Canopy Solar Program accepts grant applications through February 9, 2026.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Gov. Moore Funds Maryland Climate Impact Study After Prior Veto

Gov. Wes Moore allocated $500,000 via executive action to study climate change financial costs in Maryland, reversing a prior veto.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Montgomery County, WSSC Launch Salt-Wise Winter Campaign

Montgomery County and WSSC Water are urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect local waterways this winter.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

County Enacts Building Energy Performance Standards for 1,860 Buildings

The County Council enacted BEPS regulations covering 1,860 buildings totaling over 238 million gross square feet.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

County Releases Climate Action Plan Annual Report for FY25

Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report highlights EV fleet growth, 5,000+ trees planted, new BEPS rules, and $58M in grants.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Available at County Farmers Markets

Residents can drop off food scraps for recycling at Montgomery County farmers markets on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day After Jan. 19 Holiday

No county trash or recycling collection on Jan. 19; pickups slide one day through Saturday, Jan. 24.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 sources
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
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