The 11th Annual Montgomery County GreenFest takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, 11am–4pm.
Montgomery County DEP adds Pike Central Farm Market as its fifth food scrap recycling drop-off, starting April 25, 2026.
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.
ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county rules with State law; hearing June 9, 2026.
Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges, including plastics and illegal dumping, on May 11.
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.
A separate DHCD-funded HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $500K for 2–3 nonprofit awards to retrofit income-eligible homes.
DEP and OGM's FY26 HEECAP Homes Grant offers up to $1M for nonprofits retrofitting income-eligible homes for energy efficiency and electrification.
Free one-hour Zoom webinar covers practical steps for businesses and government facilities to improve food scraps recycling programs.
ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act.
Montgomery County's Electrified Vehicle Purchase Cooperative has posted April incentives from Sport Chevrolet and Sport Honda.
Montgomery County DEP says the EV transition continues despite end of federal tax credits and shifting automaker strategies in early 2026.
Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges May 11 at Silver Spring Civic Building.
Montgomery County DEP hosts GreenFest on April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown as part of Earth Month.
Montgomery County's largest environmental festival, GreenFest, takes place April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
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.
Montgomery County's Switch Together rooftop solar program hosts free events in April, May, June, and July 2026 to guide residents through going solar.
County residents can borrow a thermal camera, schedule a free Quick Home Energy Checkup, or book a $100 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit.
Montgomery County's Electrify MC program provides direct incentives up to $2,500 for residents switching from fossil fuels to electric appliances.
The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, hosted by DEP, runs April 28–29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.