Modeled after the Master Gardeners program, volunteers receive comprehensive training on energy and water conservation and then participate in a variety of service projects in the community to hone their skills and develop their expertise. Volunteer efforts focus on making improvements to affordable housing apartment... Read More
The Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program provides an incentive for Maryland homeowners to purchase and install eligible renewable energy generating systems at their primary place of residence. Eligible system types include solar PV panels, solar shingles, solar hot water, geothermal tied to a ground source... Read More
Solarize NoVA is a program of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) in partnership with local government members, the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) and local solar installers in the region. Through a competitive review process, LEAP evaluates proposals from local installers and selects a high-quality... Read More
City of Bowie offers this program designed to help residents take a step to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. City residents can apply for rebates to offset the cost of electric lawn care tools including lawnmowers, weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers. The rebates... Read More
Continuing a long tradition of libraries being places to seek shelter from major weather events, Alexandria Library has established a Climate Resilience Hub in the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. Climate Resilience Hubs provide information about climate change as well as resources to help community members... Read More
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others... Read More
Fairfax County offers residents a multitude of resources and opportunities to save energy, water, and money at home. With two robust residential programs, Energy Action Fairfax and the Fairfax County HomeWise Program, the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination works to meet residents wherever they... Read More
Frederick County’s Green Homes Challenge guides, rewards, and recognizes households for saving energy, adopting green lifestyle practices, and using renewable energy. To get started, sign up for a free account, find actions, add them to your Actions To-Do List, and earn points when you mark... Read More
The Weatherization Assistance Program, operated by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Housing and Building Energy Programs section, helps eligible limited income households across the State of Maryland with the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both... Read More
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces household energy use through the installation of cost-effective energy savings measures, which also improve resident health and safety. Common measures including sealing air leaks, adding insulation, and repairing heating and cooling... Read More