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Environment

Free Home Energy Checkups Available; Smart Thermostats Offered

BGE, Pepco, and Potomac Edison customers may qualify for a free Quick Home Energy Checkup and a smart thermostat through utility programs.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Environment

Utilities Offer Sample Bills, Webinars to Help Residents Decode Charges

Pepco, BGE, and Potomac Edison provide sample bills; Office of People's Counsel has recorded webinars explaining how to read utility bills.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Environment

County Recommends 78°F Summer, 68°F Winter Thermostat Settings

Montgomery Energy Connection reiterates DOE-based thermostat guidance: 78°F in summer, 68°F in winter, with each degree beyond adding ~3% to utility bills.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Other

Arts and Humanities Council Board Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors through August 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 13, 2026”
Jul 13
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Closure Reroutes Ride On Routes 53, 57

Redland Road closes June 19–Aug. 25 for Mill Creek bridge construction, forcing detours on Ride On Routes 53 and 57.

MCDOT· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Redland Road Bridge Construction to Impact Ride On Routes 53 and 57 from June 19…”
Jul 13
Finance

Council Eyes $1.1M Appropriation for Montgomery College Storm Costs

A $1.1M special appropriation to Montgomery College's FY26 budget would cover winter weather, a pipe burst, and high utility costs.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hearing on VIVA White Oak Bond Authorization Bill

Expedited Bill 31-26 proposes bond authorization for the VIVA White Oak Development District.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Other

Hearing on Bill Governing County Employee Eligibility Requirements

Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in County Employees Act, addresses eligibility for county employment.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Health & Human Services

Council Hearing on Intellectual Disabilities Commission Membership Bill

Bill 28-26 would amend membership, appointment, and term rules for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Public Safety

Council Hearing on Bill to Ban Street Racing, Takeovers

Public hearing scheduled July 14 on Bill 27-26, which would prohibit unlawful racing and street takeovers in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Interview Two Planning Board Candidates July 14

James Hedrick and John Schlichting are candidates to fill a vacancy on the Montgomery County Planning Board.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
Environment

RainScapes Program Now Accepting Applications from Multi-Family Properties

Montgomery County's RainScapes rebate program is open to apartment buildings, condos, and HOAs in addition to single-family homes.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Finance

Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program Open for Applications

The Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program funds projects improving water quality in county streams through education and on-the-ground restoration.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Finance

Chesapeake Bay Trust Maintenance Small Grants Program Reopens

The CBT Maintenance Small Grants Program has reopened, offering funding for already-installed stormwater management projects.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Environment

County Seeks Residents for Road Salt Focus Group

Montgomery County is recruiting residents, business owners, and contractors for an online focus group on winter de-icing practices.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Environment

2026 H2O Summit Set for October 13 in Montgomery County

The 2026 H2O Summit themed 'Catching it at the Source' focuses on upstream watershed actions and community water quality partnerships.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Environment

DEP Hosts HOA Environmental Stewardship Event in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County DEP invites HOA leaders and property managers to a free environmental resources event July 22 at Gaithersburg Library.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer Stormwater Inspections & Maintenance Newsletter”
Jul 13
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House July 15

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds its monthly Online Open House general Q&A session via Zoom, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. July 15”
Jul 13
Elections

Board of Elections to Audit 2026 Primary Results July 14

Montgomery County's risk-limiting audit of the 2026 Primary Election begins July 14 at 10AM in Gaithersburg; open to the public and livestreamed.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jul 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “The Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct the risk-limiting audit of…”
Jul 11
Finance

Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board through Aug. 7, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jul 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 10, 2026”
Jul 10
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