Montgomery County DEP hosts Illumination Station events at libraries countywide where residents can swap old bulbs for LEDs.
Solar United Neighbors hosts a free informational Solar Coffee Chat on January 28, from 2–3 p.m.
Potomac Conservancy hosts a volunteer river cleanup on Dr. MLK Jr. Day, January 17, from 9–11 a.m.
Maryland Energy Administration's Commercial and Canopy Solar Program accepts grant applications through February 9, 2026.
Gov. Wes Moore allocated $500,000 via executive action to study climate change financial costs in Maryland, reversing a prior veto.
Montgomery County and WSSC Water are urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect local waterways this winter.
The County Council enacted BEPS regulations covering 1,860 buildings totaling over 238 million gross square feet.
Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report highlights EV fleet growth, 5,000+ trees planted, new BEPS rules, and $58M in grants.
Residents can drop off food scraps for recycling at Montgomery County farmers markets on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
No county trash or recycling collection on Jan. 19; pickups slide one day through Saturday, Jan. 24.
A free public open house on smart salting practices runs Jan. 31 at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg, with live demos and free water testing.
DEP's RainScapes team hosts a free contractor workshop on green infrastructure best practices at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.
Montgomery County's 2025 CAP Annual Report tracks progress toward cutting countywide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.
Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law, sponsored by Councilmember Kate Stewart, took effect Jan. 1 to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag Law raises the bag fee to 10 cents and bans plastic carryout bags at most businesses.
Montgomery County released its annual Climate Action Plan report for the last fiscal year, including an expanded Mesonet weather station program.
The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding over 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e emissions.
The Montgomery County Green Bank supported 19.5 megawatts of new clean energy, avoiding 11,193 metric tons of CO₂e in FY2025.
Montgomery Trees celebrated 10 years and has planted more than 18,400 trees countywide; 5,000+ were added in FY2025.
Montgomery County has initiated 80 of 84 CAP actions; 63 are completed, underway, or integrated into operations.