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Environment

Maryland House Speaker's Energy Bill Sparks EmPOWER Debate

House Speaker Peña-Melnyk's energy bill drew concern over a provision that could undermine Maryland's EmPOWER energy efficiency program.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Clean Energy and Community Resources Day on March 11

A Clean Energy & Community Resources Day event is scheduled March 11, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in Montgomery County.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Bethesda Green Youth Climate Summit Scheduled March 7

Bethesda Green hosts a Youth Climate Summit on March 7, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

Future of Trash Open House Set for March 5

Montgomery County hosts a Future of Trash Open House on March 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

100+ Residents Voice Data Center Concerns at Rockville Forum

Over 100 in-person and 300 virtual attendees raised concerns about electricity rates and environmental impacts at a Rockville public forum.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Environment

County Launching Home Electrification Pilot Grants in Mid-March

FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant Program for income-eligible households covering weatherization, electrification, and climate resilience expected mid-March.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

County to Launch $100K Community Gardening Grant in Mid-March

Montgomery County's FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program, offering $100K, expected to launch mid-March 2026.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Environment

Water Quality Advisory Group Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Water Quality Advisory Group through April 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

Reworld Incinerator Exceeds Emission Standards, County Reports

Reworld's incinerator in Montgomery County exceeded emission standards, according to the County Executive's weekly update.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

DC Water Holds Public Meeting on Sewage Spill

DC Water scheduled a public meeting Thursday to address a sewage spill affecting the area.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

Council to Vote on Climate Assessment Bill March 3

Bill 34-25 would update required climate assessments for county legislation and zoning amendments, adding definitions for key terms.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Solid Waste Management Future

Montgomery County holds three public open houses in March to gather input on overhauling its solid waste system, including possible closure of Dickerson facility.

PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management ”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek input on solid waste management decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder - Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Mar 2
Environment

DEP Seeks Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Interns in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is accepting student intern applications through March 31 for a paid summer program in Wheaton.

Community Action Agency· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

Four Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open at Farmers Markets

Montgomery County DEP has established four food scraps recycling drop-off sites at farmers markets, accepting produce scraps, dairy, meat, and more.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

OFSR Earns Gold in County Climate Ready Office Challenge

OFSR received the highest score among 10 recognized teams in the Montgomery County DEP Climate Ready Office Challenge, earning Gold status.

OFSR· Feb 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: February 2026”
Feb 27
Environment

County Joins DMV Salt Awareness Week, Promotes Salt-Wise Campaign

Councilmember Sayles spoke at a Jan. 31 Winter Salt Awareness Week event in Gaithersburg highlighting environmental and health impacts of excess road salt.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Environment

Farmers Raise Zoning, Data Center, Incubator Concerns at Forum

Montgomery County farmers and food producers met with Councilmember Sayles to discuss zoning clarity, data center threats to the Ag Reserve, and plans for an aggregator and farm incubator.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Environment

'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' Litter-Reduction Campaign Spotlighted

Montgomery County DEP's 'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' campaign promotes litter reduction, park cleanups, and recycling across the county.

DEP· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights Upcoming Department of Permitting Services…”
Feb 26
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek feedback on solid waste decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Feb 25
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