Environment Budget: $36M for DEP, $16.3M for Green Bank

The FY2027 budget allocates $36 million to the Department of Environmental Protection's General Fund and Water Quality Protection Fund, covering the Climate Action Plan, stormwater management, and watershed restoration. The Montgomery County Green Bank receives $16.3 million to support clean and efficient energy solutions for residents and businesses. The Council also fully funded the Climate Change Planning Non-Departmental Account at approximately $450,000. The Council rejected the County Executive's proposal to dispose of waste at out-of-county landfills, citing unresolved cost and risk questions.