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Category: Environment

Mayor and Council Ready Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan

Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan goes to the Mayor and Council for final adoption this month.  The Mayor and Council reviewed the plan during a work session on Feb. 24 and are scheduled to vote on the plan on Monday, March 24. Find video of the work session and a

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Lights Out for Climate Change Action 

Rockville will turn out the lights in observance of Earth Hour, an international effort in support of climate change action.  Earth Hour encourages people to turn off all non-essential lights in their homes and businesses for one hour, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, and do something positive for

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Grow a Team of Faithful Green Leaders 

Is your religious congregation looking to grow a strong green team to help address climate change?  The Faithful Green Leaders Training program helps partner congregations acquire the knowledge, skills, tools and support they need to lead their communities in raising awareness and restoring the waters of the Chesapeake region.  The

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Switch to Solar, Together, This Spring 

Lower your energy costs, become energy independent and participate in the renewable revolution: Join Capital Area Switch Together to learn about options for installing a solar energy system on the rooftop of your home or small business.  The spring campaign for Switch Together, previously called Solar Switch, opens to applications

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City Seeks Comments on Rockville’s EV Readiness Plan

Rockville’s Electric Vehicle Readiness plan is ready for review. Read the plan, provide comments through Monday, Feb. 3 and learn all about EVs and EV charging at engagerockville.com/evplan. The plan contains 26 actions in four categories to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City

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Save Money, Be an Energy Star and Go Electric

Buy Energy-Saving Products Feb. 15-17 Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend. From Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax:

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Go Green When Battling the Freeze

A Mug-Full Will Suffice When You Deice Follow these tips to keep your sidewalks and drive-way snow- and ice-free, while minimizing the environmental impact: Shovel Early, Shovel OftenDeicers work best for melting thin layers of snow or ice. Shovel first before snow hardens into ice, breaking up any icy patches

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Leave Out the Gas Blowers When Blowing Leaves

A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday, July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville. The ban seeks to address the environmental, noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and

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Budget Watch: Fiscal Year 2026 

Rockville’s Mayor and Council begin budget deliberations this month with public hearings and work sessions focused on a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that prioritizes the Mayor and Council’s focus areas of public safety, economic development and housing.  The proposed budget

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Spring Forward and Check Your Smoke Alarms

Clocks move forward an hour this month, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening.  Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9 — an ideal reminder for homeowners to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. 

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