Category: Environment

Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April   The City of Rockville will mark Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements.  The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the residential

Flooding is the most common natural disaster. Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. It’s important to take steps to prepare for flooding before it happens.  Rockville provides a variety of resources to help you be flood smart. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/flooding to: 

The Mayor and Council on March 24 adopted an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan that contains 26 actions to help support the transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles for City of Rockville residents, businesses and visitors.  The plan identifies how the city can work with county, state and federal

Rockville will mark three years of progress on its Climate Action Plan with an update to the Mayor and Council highlighting grants to support flood resiliency, an expanded city fleet of electric vehicles, new composting stations, and rebates for residents installing environmentally friendly landscaping.  The Mayor and Council initiated the

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

Rockville residents and nonprofits can receive up to $5,000 in rebates for planting native landscapes, native trees, rain gardens and green roofs. Rebates are also available for rain barrels, cisterns, permeable pavers and pavement removal.  Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes to learn more and apply. Questions? Email [email protected].  Did you know the City

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

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

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