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Show your Air Conditioner a Little R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Division of Facilities Management heating and cooling expert shares tips to help homeowners lower utility bills, save energy, and avoid costly repairs on air conditioning systems.
Latest Green Government Report Now Available
Download Montgomery County’s FY2017 Green Government Report to get all of the details on our progress with renewables, energy efficiency, green buildings, smart growth, water conservation, biodiversity, waste reduction, green transportation, and resiliency.
Green Features Tour
A green roof, geothermal heating and cooling, and pervious pavement are some of the many unique features that earned Montgomery County’s White Oak Community Recreation Center LEED Gold. Learn more from the architect others involved with the building’s green design and recreation programming. More...
Saving Energy in County Buildings
Learn how Montgomery County MD Department of General Services, Division of Facilities Management uses a smart Energy Management System to monitor and adjust energy use in real time - saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More...
Solar Means Energy Independence
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett recently celebrated the completion of the largest solar project on a County facility to date. The solar can provide 60 percent of the Montgomery County’s Correctional Facility’s electricity and save the County $255,000 a year. More...
Microgrids Planned for County Facilities
Montgomery County is installing microgrids to allow key facilities to operate without any power from the utility grid, ensuring public safety and community resiliency during major storms and other disasters. More...
