Events

Montgomery County’s GreenFest 2023 (GreenFest in the Gardens)

The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. This event will focus on protecting and preserving the natural environment. Topics covered will include land use, food consumption... Read More

Montgomery County’s GreenFest 2023 (GreenFest in the City)

The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public, non-profit, and university partners. This event will address how residents can “green” their homes and daily commutes. Topics covered at this event will... Read More

Frederick County and Hood College: Inaugural Annual Climate Summit

Join Frederick County and Hood College for their first climate summit. The theme of this year’s summit is “Mobilizing All of Us” and will focus on the four organizing principles outlined in the Climate Response and Resilience Report. There will be opportunities throughout the day... Read More

ICLEI Getting to Zero Forum

The ICLEI Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and around the world, there is no more important time than now for this event. It brings together leading experts... Read More

Air & Climate Policy Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC) advises on air quality, climate, and energy issues to COG policy committees—the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC) and the Climate, Energy, and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC). ACPAC’s members represent diverse... Read More

Climate Energy & Environment Policy Committee

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC) was established in 2009 as the COG Board’s principal policy adviser on climate change, energy, green building, alternate fuels, solid waste, and recycling policy issues. CEEPC is responsible for the development... Read More

Built Environment & Energy Advisory Committee

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Built Environment and Energy Advisory Committee (BE-EAC) was established in 2013 and serves as a technical advisory committee to Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee (CEEPC). Membership includes local government energy managers, government staff supporting green building initiatives,... Read More