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Building a Greener Future: Year Three of Climate Action

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

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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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Dreaming of Spring? Plan Your Native Garden and Apply for a RainScapes Rebate

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 rockvillerebate@cbtrust.org.  Did you know the City

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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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Jason West Named Rockville Police Chief

Jason West will be Rockville’s next police chief, effective immediately, City Manager Jeff Mihelich announced June 4. West is a 25-year police veteran. He has been with the Rockville City Police Department for eight years, serving as acting chief since

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Propose a Project to Improve Your Neighborhood

With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations set to wrap up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements

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