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Environment

DEP Hosts Multi-Family Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP holds an in-person waste reduction and recycling seminar for multi-family properties on June 2, 2026.

DEP· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Seminar”
May 12
Environment

Free Webinar on Commercial Food Scraps Recycling May 13

Montgomery County hosts a free one-hour Zoom webinar on improving food scraps recycling in commercial settings on May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· May 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call to Register: Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar May 13”
May 12
Environment

Potomac Edison Offering Bonus Incentives for Commercial Energy Projects Through Dec. 16

Potomac Edison's Energy Solutions for Business Program offers enhanced incentives for efficiency upgrades, GHG reduction, and BEPS studies through Dec. 16, 2026.

DEP· May 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | May 2026”
May 11
Environment

2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County building owners have one month to submit 2025 energy benchmarking reports via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the county portal.

DEP· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | May 2026”
May 11
Environment

Council Eyes $500K to Expand HEECAP Home Energy Grants

A $500,000 state grant would expand DEP's HEECAP program, funding energy and climate upgrades for low- and moderate-income homes.

MCCouncil· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 12 to Commemorate Asian American, Native …”
May 11
Environment

Reforest Montgomery Water Alerts Available for Summer Tree Care

Reforest Montgomery offers weekly email water alerts during high heat or low rainfall periods to help residents care for young trees.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Environment

Public Review Open for Updated Forest Conservation Technical Manual

Montgomery Planning is seeking public feedback on the first comprehensive update to the Forest Conservation Technical Manual in over 30 years.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Environment

Reforest Montgomery Wins National APA Merit Award

Montgomery Planning's Reforest Montgomery program received a Merit Award at the APA's Excellence in Sustainability Annual Awards on April 27.

Montgomery Planning· May 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “This is your win, too: Reforest Montgomery receives award from the American Plan…”
May 11
Environment

Reforest Montgomery Wins APA National Sustainability Merit Award

The APA honored Reforest Montgomery with an Award of Merit in the Environment, Climate, and Energy category for expanding forest cover countywide.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Environment

Glass Introduces Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

Councilmember Glass proposed legislation halting data center permits for six months over utility cost and environmental concerns.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Environment

Free Webinar on Commercial Food Scraps Recycling May 13

Montgomery County hosts a free one-hour Zoom webinar on improving food scraps recycling programs in commercial settings on May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Register Now: Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar on May 13”
May 6
Environment

Free Battery Tools Training for County Landscapers May 13

DEP offers free AGZA certification and $500 rebate coupon to small/mid-sized County-based landscapers at a May 13 training.

DEP· May 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Landscaping with Batteries - May 13th - Limited Space Still Available for RainSc…”
May 6
Environment

County Installs Nation's Largest Transit Operations Center Microgrid

Montgomery County announced it is adding the nation's largest microgrid at a transit operations center, boosting energy resilience.

PIO· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
May 5
Environment

Fleet Budget Adds $15M for EV Chargers at County Facilities

The TE Committee recommends adding $15M over six years to the Fleet EV Charging Stations CIP to expand charger installation at county facilities.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Environment

Council Reviews $198M Solid Waste Budget; Service Charges to Rise

FY27 solid waste budget of $198M includes fee hikes: $14.33 more for single-family homes and $106.05 per 2,000 sq ft for non-residential.

Montgomery County Council· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 6 to Continue to Review the FY27 Operatin…”
May 5
Environment

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Sites Open County-Wide

Residents can drop food scraps at five farmers market locations across Montgomery County on weekends.

Montgomery County· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Spring Sustainability Events: Food Scraps, Toy Swap & Mending Lab”
May 5
Environment

AfriThrive Opens New Farm at Madison Fields on Earth Day

AfriThrive held an Earth Day ribbon-cutting at its new farm at Madison Fields, emphasizing sustainable and equitable local food access.

Sayles· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Balancing Priorities, Advancing the SMART Agenda”
Apr 30
Environment

Nation's Largest Transit Depot Microgrid Completed at Derwood EMTOC

A 6.8-MW microgrid with 9,800 solar panels and EV charging for 200 Ride On buses is now operational at EMTOC in Derwood.

PIO· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Council Vice…”
Apr 30
Environment

Nation's Largest Transit Depot Microgrid Opens in Derwood

Officials cut ribbon on EMTOC microgrid featuring 4.8 MW solar, 2 MW battery storage, and charging for ~200 electric buses.

MCDOT· Apr 30, 2026· 4 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “TODAY: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and Counc…”
Apr 30
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 the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two Weeks Away! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Apr 27
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