Sustainable Frederick County
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The Office of Sustainability & Environmental Resources
The office advances practical solutions for protecting the environment, conserving energy and living sustainably in Frederick County, Maryland.
Join us in building a sustainable foundation for our region's prosperity, health and vitality! Together, we can ensure that Frederick County is a great place to live and work today and for future generations.
Ready to Take Action?
These featured programs offer sustainable steps you can take today.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan
Read Frederick County Government's analysis of Maryland Department of the Environment's local Watershed Implementation Plan targets for Frederick County
here.
Green Homes Challenge
Learn about the
Challenge then start saving energy and reducing utility bills with the
Power Saver Handbook and resources.
Find out Your Green Score
Take our survey and obtain a green score to see how you and your household are doing in the areas of energy, waste, water, and transportation. Then get the resources you need to take action through the
Green Homes Challenge!
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Learn the impact of your activities on greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy & Green Building Information
Contact us at (301) 600-6864 for information on energy efficiency and conservation, rebates and incentives, or green building related questions. We're here to help!
Announcements
Neighborhood Green Workshop - Saturday, May 18, 2013
Would you like to learn how to design a sustainable and environmentally friendly landscape for your property and acquire the tools necessary to make your vision a reality? If so, attend the upcoming “Neighborhood Green Workshop” from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 18, at Linganore High School located at 12013 Old Annapolis Rd, Frederick, MD. Click
here for more information.
Frederick County Sustainability Commission
The Sustainability Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month (except for August when there is no meeting). Meetings take place at 3 p.m. in the Third Floor Hearing Room of Winchester Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
Frederick County Joins Maryland Green Registry
The Maryland Green Registry promotes organizations and businesses in Maryland working toward a sustainable Maryland through green business practices. Take a look at our Green Registry profile page.
Light Bulb Finder -- New Mobile App to Save Energy
The Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources has launched an initiative to help residents switch to energy efficient lighting and reduce household electric bills. Light Bulb Finder, a free mobile app, makes it easy to find energy-saving light bulbs with the right light quality, style and performance.
Find it on your Smart Phone, iPad or iPod Touch. Link to News Release.
County Energy Successes Featured in Video Produced by EcoMedia/CBS. Read the release. Watch the video.
Outreach
Keep up to date with Sustainable Frederick County initiatives through our quarterly electronic newsletter. Sign up to receive future issues by email or read our latest issues. Check out our publications page for additional resources.
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