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Transportation

Ride On, extRa, Flex Buses Run Holiday Schedule Feb. 16

Ride On and associated bus services will operate on a Holiday schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Environment

Clean Energy & Community Resources Day Slated for March 11

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a Clean Energy & Community Resources Day on March 11 from 5–7 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Local Economy

Green Career Conference Hosted by County Green Bank February 19

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a green career exploration and tech resources conference on Feb. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest Scheduled for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest will run April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways This Winter

DEP warns that road salt runoff pollutes the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, which supply drinking water to county residents.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Groundswell Offers Free Community Resilience Center Feasibility Assessments

Groundswell is offering no-cost feasibility assessments to help facilities explore becoming Community Resilience Centers.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Housing & Real Estate

Maryland Ground Source Heat Pump Pilot Accepts Applications Through March 15

MEA's Ground Source Heat Pump Advantage Pilot offers per-unit incentives to builders of qualifying new residential construction.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Maryland OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Deadline February 27

Maryland Energy Administration's OPEN Energy Innovation Grant supports GHG-reducing, equity-focused energy projects; apply by Feb. 27.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Maryland EV Charger Grant Program Closes February 25

Maryland's Community EVSE Grant offers up to $750K per applicant for EV charger installation; deadline is Feb. 25.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Finance

Congress Fully Funds ENERGY STAR at $33M for FY2026

Congress mandated at least $33 million for the ENERGY STAR program through September 30, 2026, in the FY2026 appropriations bill.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Paula Glover Named Keynote for 2026 Energy Summit

Paula R. Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, will keynote the April 28–29 Montgomery County Energy Summit.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

BEPS Compliance Webinar Set for February 26

DEP hosts a Feb. 26 webinar for Group 1 and 2 buildings more than 10% from interim energy performance standards.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Meetings & Hearings

DEP Benchmarking Webinar Scheduled for February 17

DEP hosts a free webinar Feb. 17 covering how to benchmark and submit commercial building energy reports.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

2025 Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County commercial building owners must submit calendar year 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Centers Open; Recreation and Senior Centers Closed Feb. 16

County aquatic centers remain open on Presidents Day, Feb. 16, while recreation centers, senior centers, and the recreation administrative office are closed.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metrorail Runs Weekday Schedule; Metrobus Varies Feb. 16

Metrorail operates 5 a.m.–midnight on a weekday schedule Feb. 16; Metrobus routes vary — check wmata.com for specifics.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Transportation

Ride On, Flash, MARC Train Run Holiday Schedules Feb. 16

Ride On, extRa, and Flex services run holiday schedules Feb. 16; Ride On US 29 Flash Blue Line suspended; MARC operates 'R' schedule.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Public Services

County Offices, MC311, Libraries Closed Feb. 16

Montgomery County government offices, MC311, state offices, courts, and libraries are closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Public Safety

Vandalism at Olney's Shaare Tefila Congregation Condemned

County Executive Marc Elrich condemned antisemitic defacement at Shaare Tefila Congregation in Olney on Feb. 10, 2026.

Elrich· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Defacement at Shaare T…”
Feb 10
Transportation

Free Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards Available at County Libraries

Students ages 5–18 in Montgomery County can ride Metrobus and Metrorail for free using a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card.

MCDOT· Feb 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities…”
Feb 10
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