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Environment

Bill 2-26 Would Let Green Bank Use Fuel-Energy Tax for Resiliency

Proposed Bill 2-26 would expand Montgomery County Green Bank's permitted use of fuel-energy tax revenue to include resiliency activities.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Environment

Bill 2-26 Expands Green Bank to Fund Climate Resiliency Projects

Three councilmembers introduced Bill 2-26 to let the Montgomery County Green Bank finance flood, heat, and infrastructure resilience projects.

Luedtke· Jan 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Councilmembers Luedtke, Friedson, Glass Introduce Climate Resiliency Legislation”
Jan 20
Environment

Green Bank Fuel-Energy Tax Bill Introduced for Climate Projects

Bill 2-26 would let the Montgomery County Green Bank use existing fuel-energy tax revenue for climate resilience and adaptation projects.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Environment

Council to Review $1.16M Energy Conservation Capital Budget Supplement

Supplemental Appropriation #26-2 of $1,163,055 in utility incentive funds proposed for Dept. of General Services energy conservation projects.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Environment

Council Considers $100K for Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program

Proposed $100,000 special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund the Office of Food Systems Resilience's community gardening grants.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Environment

MLK Day 2026: Trash, Recycling Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on Jan. 19; collections shift one day later through Saturday, Jan. 24.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycli…”
Jan 16
Environment

No Trash or Recycling Pickup Jan. 19; Collections Slide to Saturday

County trash and recycling collections are cancelled Jan. 19; the rest of the week's pickups slide one day, ending Saturday, Jan. 24.

PIO· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday on Mond…”
Jan 14
Environment

DMV Winter Salt Week Open House Held Jan. 31 in Gaithersburg

A regional Salt-Wise open house for clean water takes place Jan. 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Environment

Free RainScapes Contractor Training Set for Jan. 28 in Germantown

Montgomery County's RainScapes Program hosts a free 4-hour green infrastructure workshop for landscape contractors at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.

DEP· Jan 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Training for Landscape Contractors on January 28th – A few spaces sti…”
Jan 14
Environment

Montgomery County Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect

Montgomery County's BYOB Law, banning single-use plastic bags at retail stores, took effect January 1, 2026.

Stewart· Jan 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: New Year Edition”
Jan 14
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
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