Montgomery County Awarded $100,000 Grant to Pursue new Microgrid to Meet Sustainability Goals
Office of Energy and Sustainability has been awarded an inaugural Resilient Maryland pilot grant of $100,000 dollars from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to explore project designs, and identify the best option to pursue a new microgrid. See press release...
FY2019 Green Government Report Released
Download Montgomery County’s FY2019 Green Government Report detailing our progress and accomplishments with energy efficiency, green buildings, smart growth, water conservation, biodiversity, waste reduction, green transportation, renewables 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 and 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...
Montgomery County Microgrids
Montgomery County installed microgrids allowing Public Safety Headquarters and Montgomery County Correctional Facility to operate independently from the utility grid, ensuring public safety and community resiliency during major storms. The microgrids generate cleaner energy onsite, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6,800 metric tons annually. See press release...
