Montgomery Energy Connection is a network of County Government and community partners. Created to provide customized education on the benefits of energy efficiency, availability of programs, and opportunities for assistance. Find out how to keep more money in your pocket by reducing the energy you... Read More
Virginia is beginning to create plans for how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the primary driver of climate change, on a state and regional basis thanks to millions of dollars from the federal government. See the full story at Virginia Mercury. More DMV News Can... Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and its partners challenge you to reduce waste by thinking differently about how you shop for and give gifts. Together, we can reduce waste, save energy and build a strong local economy. DEP encourages you to Gift... Read More
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday that will ban the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers within the county. A ban on sales will take effect July 1, 2024, followed by a ban on use effective July 1, 2025. The legislation is... Read More
This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Natural Resources Administration, Water Quality Division, Standards and TMDLs Branch. The incumbent serves as Branch Chief of the Standards and TMDLs Branch with responsibility for managing the day-to-day operation, high-level technical assistance, and... Read More
If you shift your energy use to times when energy is less in demand, you can save with the residential Time-of-Use Rate. Instead of paying a flat rate for your energy use, you pay a lower rate during off-peak hours and a higher rate during... Read More
The legislation incentivizes residents to purchase e-bikes with a tiered subsidy program based on income, partially reimbursing residents for the cost of the bike. E-bikes, which make it easier to get up hills and generally allow a rider to arrive at their destination less sweaty,... Read More
Take advantage of Potomac Edison’s high-efficiency HVAC program. Nearly half of your home’s energy bill is heating, ventilation, and cooling costs. Installing high-efficiency HVAC equipment will make your home more comfortable and lower your energy costs. To learn more about this resource, visit Potomac Edison. Read More
The Sustainability and Environmental Management (OSEM) office within the Department of Environment Services (DES) operates as Arlington County’s core agency for climate mitigation, adaptation/resilience programs, and community-facing energy programs and is seeking an Energy Analyst to support the ongoing energy programs and reporting of other... Read More
The state is inching closer to finalizing new energy performance standards for large buildings. But the already-circuitous regulatory process got a little more convoluted, thanks to pressure from the real estate, building, and utilities industries. See the full story at Maryland Matters. More DMV News... Read More