Fairfax County’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination offers a variety of tools to help residents reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The County website offers “Small Actions – Big Impact” which are actions that residents can take that are small on their own but can... Read More
Residents of City of Rockville who are interested in helping reduce pollution and flooding from rainfall accumulation can take advantage of a rebate program offered by the City of Rockville. Single-family homeowners and nonprofits, including religious institutions, private schools, homeowners associations and condominium associations, can... Read More
Bethesda Green’s Accelerator is the cornerstone of Bethesda Green’s Innovation Lab program, an expansive suite of programming designed to support entrepreneurs through all stages of their business life cycle. The Accelerator program is a fast-paced, high-touch, 4-month intensive curriculum. Each cohort launches in early January,... Read More
SM is recruiting homeowners and civic associations in Prince George’s County to assist them in forming Green Teams and developing customized sustainability action plans for their communities. Check out the communities they have worked with over the last few years here. Please contact mikeh75@umd.edu by... Read More
The twenty-sixth annual national America Recycles Day (ARD) is Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Local governments in metropolitan Washington traditionally hold several ARD events in October and November. Washington area residents can pledge to recycle, which enters them into a drawing for local prizes. To learn... Read More
Join your neighbors in College Park on November 12 to take part in volunteer projects, attend a workshop, or donate items to impact your community. This program aims to help the bring together residents to work together to build a more sustainable and beautiful College... Read More
The Power Saver Retrofit (PSR) Program is an effort by Frederick County’s Division of Energy and Environment. Through the PSR program, a limited number of eligible homeowners will receive a comprehensive Home Performance with Energy Star audit and energy efficiency improvements for their home. If... Read More
Solar for All aims to bring the benefits of solar energy to 100,000 low to moderate income families in the District of Columbia. The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is partnering with organizations across the District to install solar on single family homes... Read More
The tax credits for residential renewable energy products are now available through December 31, 2023. Renewable energy tax credits are available for fuel cells, small wind turbines, solar energy systems, geothermal heat pumps, and biomass fuel stoves. To learn more about this resource, visit Energy... Read More
Virginia’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) offers a recognition program for students from 9th to 12th grade that provides opportunities to engage in volunteerism and learn about environmental stewardship. Participants in the program must complete 20 hour of conservation focused community service. Students develop... Read More