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Environment

GreenFest 2026 Returns to Germantown Saturday

The 11th Annual Montgomery County GreenFest takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, 11am–4pm.

DEP· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Environment

North Bethesda Farmers Market Gets Food Scrap Drop-Off Site

Montgomery County DEP adds Pike Central Farm Market as its fifth food scrap recycling drop-off, starting April 25, 2026.

DEP· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery amplía el reciclaje de residuos de comida con un nuevo …”
Apr 24
Environment

EMTOC Microgrid Near Completion in Gaithersburg, Largest in U.S.

Montgomery County's EMTOC microgrid—4.84 MW solar, 2 MW battery storage—nears completion as the largest renewable transit depot in the U.S.

MCDOT· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Apr 24
Environment

Council to Hear Testimony on Solar Collection System Zoning Rules

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county rules with State law; hearing June 9, 2026.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 5 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 24
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges, including plastics and illegal dumping, on May 11.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Registration Open! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Semi…”
Apr 23
Environment

DEP Hosts 11th Annual GreenFest at BlackRock Center April 25

Montgomery County's largest annual environmental festival runs 11 a.m.–4 p.m. April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown; free admission.

DEP· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Earth Month with the 11th Annual GreenFest Celebrat…”
Apr 23
Environment

DHCD-Funded HEECAP Homes Grant Offers $500K, Closes April 22

A separate DHCD-funded HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $500K for 2–3 nonprofit awards to retrofit income-eligible homes.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Environment

HEECAP Homes Grant Closes April 22 With $1M Available

DEP and OGM's FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $1M for nonprofits retrofitting income-eligible homes for energy efficiency and electrification.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Environment

Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar Set for May 13

Free one-hour Zoom webinar covers practical steps for businesses and government facilities to improve food scraps recycling programs.

Montgomery County· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Food Scraps Recycling Webinar May 13!”
Apr 21
Environment

Council Introduces Solar Zoning Text Amendment

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Environment

EVPC Dealership EV Incentives Posted for April 2026

Montgomery County's Electrified Vehicle Purchase Cooperative has posted April incentives from Sport Chevrolet and Sport Honda.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Environment

County DEP Touts EV Market Resilience Amid Federal Credit End

Montgomery County DEP says the EV transition continues despite end of federal tax credits and shifting automaker strategies in early 2026.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
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 Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Apr 17
Environment

GreenFest Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center Germantown

Montgomery County DEP hosts GreenFest on April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown as part of Earth Month.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Environment

GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center in Germantown

Montgomery County's largest environmental festival, GreenFest, takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Fani-González· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “General Assembly & budget updates, citizenship clinics, and more | Español a…”
Apr 15
Environment

Community Solar Subscriptions Open to All County Electric Bill Payers

Renters and homeowners who pay an electric bill in Montgomery County can subscribe to community solar and save up to 10–20% on electricity costs.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 6 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Switch Together Solar Program Events Scheduled April–July 2026

Montgomery County's Switch Together rooftop solar program hosts free events in April, May, June, and July 2026 to guide residents through going solar.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Three Free Home Energy Audit Options Available to Residents

County residents can borrow a thermal camera, schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup, or book a $100 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Electrify MC Offers Up to $2,500 for Home Electrification

Montgomery County's Electrify MC program provides direct incentives up to $2,500 for residents switching from fossil fuels to electric appliances.

DEP· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Open NOW: This will be better than filing your taxes! We promise!”
Apr 15
Environment

Montgomery County Energy Summit Set for April 28–29 in Silver Spring

The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, hosted by DEP, runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DPS· Apr 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | April 2026”
Apr 14
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