County Goes Mobile to Save Residents Energy
As part of Frederick County’s Green Homes Challenge, the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources (OSER) 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. Link to News Release.



Staff Updates
Green Homes Program Coordinator
Sabrina Harder joined OSER in July 2011 soon after her family relocated to Middletown from San Diego. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Systems from UC San Diego and has worked with several nonprofit organizations focused on science and environmental education. Most recently, she worked as a Volunteer Coordinator for San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine. Sabrina looks forward to promoting the Green Homes Challenge throughout Frederick County and working closely with our Green Ambassadors.


Chesapeake Conservation Corps Volunteer
Nicole Robinson joins OSER in August 2011 for a year of service with the Green Homes Challenge. Nicole recently received a B.S. in Biology with a Chemistry minor from Washington College. Nicole has served as a Water Quality Research Intern, a Research Assistant for Alzheimer's research, an Animal Caretaker, and an organic farm worker for the Colchester Farm Community Supported Agriculture Project. For more information about the Chesapeake Conservation Corps, visit the CBT web site.