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Finance

MEA Offers Low-Interest Energy Efficiency Loans Through February 27

Maryland nonprofits, schools, and governments can apply for 2–3% interest energy efficiency loans up to $500K through Feb. 27, 2026.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Maryland Offers Solar Grants Up to $500K for Commercial Properties

Maryland Energy Administration's Commercial and Canopy Solar Program accepts grant applications through February 9, 2026.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Meetings & Hearings

County Seeks Eight Volunteers for Climate Advisory Committee

County Executive Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Gov. Moore Funds Maryland Climate Impact Study After Prior Veto

Gov. Wes Moore allocated $500,000 via executive action to study climate change financial costs in Maryland, reversing a prior veto.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

Montgomery County, WSSC Launch Salt-Wise Winter Campaign

Montgomery County and WSSC Water are urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect local waterways this winter.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

County Enacts Building Energy Performance Standards for 1,860 Buildings

The County Council enacted BEPS regulations covering 1,860 buildings totaling over 238 million gross square feet.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Education

MCPS Begins Construction of First Net Zero School in Burtonsville

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, the district's first Net Zero energy school, as part of FY25 climate progress.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Environment

County Releases Climate Action Plan Annual Report for FY25

Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report highlights EV fleet growth, 5,000+ trees planted, new BEPS rules, and $58M in grants.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program Unaffected by Freeze

The county's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program is not funded through CCDF and will continue normal operations despite the federal freeze.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Health & Human Services

Federal CCDF Payment Freeze Leaves Maryland Unchanged

HHS froze Child Care and Development Fund payments nationwide Jan. 5; Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program reports no changes so far.

MCCCSS· Jan 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Important Update: Federal Child Care Funding”
Jan 9
Environment

Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off Available at County Farmers Markets

Residents can drop off food scraps for recycling at Montgomery County farmers markets on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Parks & Recreation

Creek Critters Event at Rockville Science Center Jan. 31

DEP hosts a Creek Critters public event at the Rockville Science Center on Jan. 31 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Meetings & Hearings

Water Quality Advisory Group Meets Virtually Jan. 12

Montgomery County's Water Quality Advisory Group holds a virtual meeting on Jan. 12 from 7–8 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day After Jan. 19 Holiday

No county trash or recycling collection on Jan. 19; pickups slide one day through Saturday, Jan. 24.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

DMV Winter Salt Week Open House Planned for Jan. 31 in Gaithersburg

A free public open house on smart salting practices runs Jan. 31 at the Izaak Walton League HQ in Gaithersburg, with live demos and free water testing.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

RainScapes Green Infrastructure Training Set for Jan. 28 in Germantown

DEP's RainScapes team hosts a free contractor workshop on green infrastructure best practices at Germantown Library on Jan. 28.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

January Named National Radon Action Month in County

DEP urges Montgomery County residents to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month this January.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Climate Action Plan Annual Report

Montgomery County's 2025 CAP Annual Report tracks progress toward cutting countywide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Environment

Bring Your Own Bag Law Now in Effect in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law, sponsored by Councilmember Kate Stewart, took effect Jan. 1 to reduce single-use plastic waste.

Stewart· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language Council Radio Show Airs Jan. 9 on Wellness

En Sintonía con el Concejo features a psychotherapist and Latino Health Initiative manager discussing mental and physical wellness goals for 2026.

MCCouncil· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Wellness in the New Year: Building Healthy Habits for 2026 will be the Focus on …”
Jan 8
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