Resources for Residents

Resource for Residents: Electrify DC!

The movement to create cleaner, healthier, all-electric new homes and buildings is lighting up the country. There are wins on electrification in California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, AND in Washington, DC. CCAN has a bold vision that DC can remain a... Read More

Resource for Residents: Solar for All

Lower bills, lower carbon, bigger savings. No-cost rooftop solar for income-qualified District residents. Clean Energy Belongs to Everyone. With the potential to offset electricity costs by as much as $500 per year, it is only right that clean, renewable solar energy be accessible to all... Read More

Resource for Residents: PEPCO Arbor Day Tree

Pepco has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to give customers free trees to help lower energy costs, create wildlife habitat, and grow healthier neighborhoods. To learn more about this resource and to reserve your free tree, visit the Arbor Day Foundation. Read More

Resource for Residents: Climate Smart

Building a climate-friendly future in Montgomery County is a big challenge, but small actions add up. You can do something BIG — one small choice at a time. Where to start? Take the pledge. It’s an easy first step that will guide you to money-saving, energy-saving, and... Read More

Resources: ICLEI Cohorts

Cohorts are multi-month structured technical assistance training programs that guide communities toward tangible results. They offer a deep level of technical assistance and serve as a cost-effective alternative to project outsourcing. To learn more, visit ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability. Read More

Resource for Residents: Solarize Virginia

Solarize Virginia is a community-based outreach initiative that reduces the cost and complexity of going solar by providing a one-stop-shop for education and installation. Managed by the Virginia nonprofit Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP), we offer discounted prices and vetted installers through a competitive bidding... Read More

Resource for Residents: Green Compass

Frederick County’s Green Compass Program provides Community Navigators to help assess residents’ needs and connect them to existing programs they may benefit from. The Navigator can also help individuals complete program applications and provide referrals to partner organizations for additional support. They can also provide... Read More