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Montgomery County Wins 38 NACo Achievement Awards

Montgomery County earned 38 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for innovative programs across 13 departments.

Office of Public Information· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Earns 38 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards”
Jul 15
Public Safety

ABS Podcast Episode Tackles Summer Impaired Driving Safety

Montgomery County ABS 'Spirited Discussions' podcast releases episode on impaired driving risks during the '100 Deadliest Days' of summer.

ABS· Jul 15, 2026· 4 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services New ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast E…”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee to Review Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Amendment

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets July 22 to review ZTA 26-01, which would prohibit hyperscale data centers in all zones.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Two Data Center Moratorium Bills

The Economic Development Committee meets July 22 to review Bill 19-26 and Bill 24-26, which would codify a moratorium on data center development.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

Enterprise Seeks Energy Auditors for Purple Line Affordable Housing

Enterprise is building a pre-qualified pool of energy auditors and CNA firms to support affordable housing preservation along Maryland's Purple Line corridor.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Finance

MEA Solicits Input on $100M Megawatts for Maryland Renewable Program

Maryland Energy Administration seeks public comments on the planned FY27 Megawatts for Maryland Program, offering up to $100M for large-scale renewable energy projects.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Finance

MEA Seeks Input on FY27 Commercial Buildings Grant Program

Maryland Energy Administration is accepting public feedback on a consolidated FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program covering efficiency, solar, and electrification.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

Green Bank Launches Permitting and Code Compliance Pilot Program

The Montgomery County Green Bank has launched a pilot offering technical assistance for energy code compliance and building performance improvements.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

DEP Environmental Workshop for HOAs, Property Managers July 22

DEP hosts a free workshop July 22 in Gaithersburg covering sustainability, energy, recycling, stormwater, and BEPS for HOAs and property managers.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Consultants August 12

DEP webinar on August 12 targets service providers and consultants, covering public data tools and BEPS compliance pathways for clients.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Building Owners July 30

DEP webinar on July 30 will help building owners, property managers, and facilities staff interpret 2025 BEPS scorecards and compliance pathways.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Scorecards

DEP has emailed 2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Scorecards to compliant buildings, showing 2025 energy performance vs. BEPS standards.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan

Education and Culture Committee meets July 16 to receive update on Montgomery County's new Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan.

EC Committee· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Meeting on July 16, 20…”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Elrich Seeks Applicants for Restructured AHCMC Board

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications through Aug. 7 for the newly restructured Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Board.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Seeks Applicants for Newly Restructured …”
Jul 15
Other

Councilmember Sayles Honors Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker Jr.

Councilmember Sayles mourns Dr. DeVance Walker Jr., a 40-year Montgomery County public servant and Human Rights Hall of Fame inductee.

Sayles· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Mourns the Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr.”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee to Review Data Center Zoning Text Amendment 26-01

ZTA 26-01 would define and limit data centers; an amendment by three councilmembers would ban hyperscale data centers in all zones.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Councilmembers Announce Path Forward on Data Center Legislation”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Moves to Codify Data Center Moratorium in Law

Fani-González, Balcombe and Sayles propose legislation to codify County Executive Elrich's six-month data center moratorium.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Councilmembers Announce Path Forward on Data Center Legislation”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

MCITP Accepting Online Referrals for Infants and Toddlers Program

Families can submit referrals to the Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program online at referral.mditp.org.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Parks Playhouse Junior Runs on Weekdays and Weekends This Summer

Parks Playhouse Junior runs throughout summer 2026 on various weekdays and weekends from 10–11 a.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

StoryTime Station Runs at History Park in Gaithersburg

StoryTime Station storytelling events for families are scheduled at History Park in Gaithersburg this summer.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
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