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Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | Montgomery Energy Connection
Electrify MC is a pilot program to help single family homes replaces combustion appliances (fueled with natural gas, propane or oil) with all-electric versions, like like heat pumps and hot water heaters. Through this pilot, we will have a HELP DESK available via phone (301-830-5767) and email and we will provide point of sale grants for the installation of new equipment. Take the pledge now, Electrify MC Pledge, to receive program announcements and to be connected to the County’s selected electrification installer, Elysian Energy.
How Does Electrify MC Work?
Read more about our approach here. The typical path involves:
- Contact the Electrification Help Desk
- Schedule an energy audit
- Audit and electrification assessment are completed
- Choose among options to improve the performance of your home, including insulation and air sealing, and electrification of HVAC, water heater, stove and dryer
- Have work completed through Elysian Energy
- Receive applicable electrification rebates from the County at the point of sale, and utility rebates for insulation work in 6-8 weeks
What's Eligible?
- Must replace an fossil-fueled equivalent and ENERY STAR listed
Meet the team who will be helping residents electrify their homes. Elysian Energy was the chosen installer for this program and they have a lot of people who will make this a success!
RESIDENTIAL: Solar panels provide access to a renewable source of energy: the sun. Your solar panels will generate electricity for you, meaning you are less dependent on energy companies and can save money on your electricity bills by using the energy you generate. Capital Area Solar Switch is a group buying program for solar panels and is open to anyone in Northern Virginia, DC and Montgomery, Frederick, and Prince George's counties. This program closes on August 30, 2023 so you want to make sure you sign up now!
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 LIBRARIES: This summer, P.O.W.E.R students have been working all together now to help discover the fate of the library’s electricity all while learning about different energy sources, environmental justice, and how to conserve energy at home. There are still eight presentations scheduled between July 20 - August 1 at various libraries throughout the County, make sure you stop by to see if you can catch the culprits!
- Thursday, July 20 at 11:00 AM @ Rockville Memorial Library
- Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 PM @ Wheaton Library
- Tuesday, July 25 at 11:00 AM @ Olney Library
- Tuesday, July 25 at 2:00 PM @ White Oak Library
- Thursday, July 27 at 11:00 AM @ Germantown Library
- Thursday, July 27 at 2:00 PM @ Quince Orchard Library
- Tuesday, August 1 at 11:00 AM @ Aspen Hill Library
- Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 PM @ Silver Spring Library
The My Green Montgomery Green Jobs Board will help you find green jobs in our region. We post jobs for free that are green jobs (focused on energy, sustainability, water, trees, community greening, environmental education, etc.) and based in the DC or Baltimore regions. Jobs in Montgomery County or easy for our residents to commute to work!
We pre-approve each job before posting, but we do not guarantee the length of time jobs will be posted. To look for new job opportunities, click here.
Our Summer Interns have been super busy writing blog posts to keep you up to date on what is happening in the energy world.
Check out one or all of these stories!
Meet the ’23-’24 Climate Fellows and Summer Interns: This quick write up tells us a little about the five news fellows and interns.
Your Guide to Air Quality: At the beginning of June, Maryland issued a Code Red air quality alert find out why that is important to you and our every changing climate.
Interested in saving money and making your home more climate friendly? Get $3,200 or more back on home improvements with new federal funding: This post was adapted from a City of Philadelphia article and has been modified to contain Montgomery County-relevant information.
Looking to Conserve Energy? Try a Cool Roof: Benefits of a cool roof include reducing energy bill, helping older air conditioners, and...find out more in this article.
Electrify the County through Solar Energy: Maryland consumed five times more energy than it produced in 2020 and nuclear energy and natural gas generates about 73% of Maryland’s in-state electricity. Solar is one way to help us transition to cleaner energy.
Inefficiencies of our Electric Power System: While we use electricity to heat our homes, cook our food, and charge our phones, we are paying for a lot of energy that is actually being wasted.
Happy Hour & Capital Area Solar Switch 101!
July 20, 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Linganore Winecellars
13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mt Airy
During the event, we will go over this year’s Solar Switch program, the benefits of bulk purchase rates and the timelines around the solar installations. Whether you are already a solar homeowner, considering going solar, or simply interested in learning more about the advantages of renewable energy, this event is for you. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with your neighbors, share experiences, and be part of a collective effort to create a cleaner, greener world.
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Gaithersburg Green Drinks: Electrify Everything Series – Electrify MC Pilot
Thursday, July 27, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Cinepolis Kentlands Theater
629 Center Point Way, Kentlands Square
Come learn about the new pilot happening in the County that helps people electrify their homes. Electrification replaces combustion appliances (fueled with natural gas, propane or oil) in your home with all-electric versions. Common examples are furnaces, stoves, ovens, water heaters and dryers. Admission is free. Please support our host by purchasing food and beverages on site
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