Bowie homeowners have the opportunity to save money and improve the comfort and safety of their homes by completing a BGE Home Performance with Energy Star home energy audit ($100 value) at no cost through a City-sponsored program. This program is limited to the first 50 City... Read More
Are you struggling to find a place to charge your EV? If you live in Montgomery County and park your EV on the street, overnight – Curbside Electric wants to hear from you. Curbside Electric is working with the County to pilot their innovative curbside... Read More
Since 2008, hundreds of thousands of solar panels have popped up across the country as an increasing number of Americans choose to power their daily lives with the sun’s energy. Thanks in part to Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) investments, the cost of going solar goes... Read More
Montgomery County Green Bank Residential Financing programs provide Montgomery County homeowners with easy ways to finance projects to improve the energy efficiency of their homes or install renewable energy systems – all to reduce your energy usage and save money on electricity bills. With access... Read More
The Montgomery County Homeowner Energy Efficiency Program (MCEEP) is a FREE program through the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs, administered by Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland aimed at reducing home energy usage for qualified PEPCO and Washington Gas customers. To learn more... Read More
This July saw some of the hottest global temperatures ever recorded – we hope you’re staying cool and safe out there, DC! These sweltering temperatures are in part due to El Niño, a cyclical weather pattern that causes warmer global air temperatures. Climate change is... Read More
Thinking about going solar but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. The Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) is a trusted local non-profit delivering energy-efficient solutions throughout Virginia to make homes safer, healthier, and more affordable while reducing energy usage and... Read More
Women have led the environmental justice movement. Women are often the ones who notice patterns of disease in their communities, fight to protect their families and neighbors, and bear the burden of health disparities. In this exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, explore how... Read More
Sustainable DC is the District’s plan to become the healthiest, greenest, most livable city for all residents. The original Sustainable DC Plan was released in 2013 and updated to Sustainable DC 2.0 in 2019. Now due for its next update, the Department of Energy and Environment and... Read More
Energy Masters is an award-winning program that conserves energy and water. Join a community of volunteers who are passionate about helping neighbors reduce their carbon footprint, their energy and water consumption, and their utility bills. Energy Masters volunteers, after receiving specialized training, deliver hands-on conservation upgrades... Read More