Summer 2023

Interested in switching your home energy source to solar power? The time is right...now!

Attend one of our events or connect with our staff to learn how to make the switch to renewable energy more affordable. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SolarSwitch

THE MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN!

Rebates up to $3,000 for home solar and geothermal systems.

Visit the State Website

FEDERAL TAX CREDITS CAN OFFSET COST OF HOME SOLAR INSTALLATIONS.

30% of solar installation costs can be claimed as a tax credit, providing additional savings.

Visit the Federal Website

Empowering Growth: More than $4,000,000

in Grant Funding Has Been Received!

Grant Awards Help the Division of Energy and Environment Do More For the Community

D.E.E. staff have leveraged county funds to secure $4,075,003 in state and federal grant funding since 2021. This has fueled the growth of our work, allowing us to connect with more individuals in need, expand our stream restoration and reforestation efforts, and bring smart energy solutions to the community.

Visit our website to see a full listing of the funds awarded, the projects they have fueled for Frederick County, and what the D.E.E. team has in the works - because we're not slowing down!

www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/DEE

As part of our Stormwater permit programs...

Green Drinks Program:

"Want to Go Solar But Not Sure How?"

6-8pm

McClintock's Back Bar

35 South Carroll Street

Interested in converting your home to renewable energy? Wondering about incentives for going solar? Want to meet like-minded neighbors? Join the Green Drinks conversation!

Bonnie Greer of Neighborhood Sun and Lindsey Humphrey of the Frederick County Division of Energy and Environment will present info on community solar programs and limited-time solar cooperative purchasing opportunities. Stop by to sip, snack, and learn watts up. More info here.

Eco-Friendly Gardening: Integrated Pest Management

10am - 12pm

University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Office

330 Montevue Lane

Join the Frederick County Master Gardeners and learn how to manage yard and garden pests with ecosystem-based methods to minimize the use of pesticides.

Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage plant and insect problems using biological control, habitat changes, and cultural habits. Spray less and enjoy gardening more, plus help protect our watershed!

Reserve a free spot in class!

Crafting and Cleaning for a Beautiful Environment!

Come decorate and personalize your very own "trash grabber" to keep, then use it to help clean Utica Park!

Litter doesn't stay local! Join us in the ongoing effort to protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay by removing trash from trails and streams. Keeping parks clean makes them more beautiful for visitors and helps protect wildlife habitats too.

Nitrile gloves, trash bags, and a limited number of trash grabbers will be provided. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available. Visit our website for more info on signing up!

In the summer, what do you set your thermostat to when you're home during the day?