 DoE recognizes Black History Month as a time to celebrate, acknowledge, and learn about Black Americans' contributions especially in keeping this planet healthy, clean and thriving. Throughout the month of February, DoE focused on Black Americans who paved their way for developing procedures, advocating, enriching, and educating Prince George's County communities.
Is your Prince George's County building ready to become an ENERGY STAR certified leader? Imagine benefiting from lower operating costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and an enhanced appeal for tenants. The ENERGY STAR Certification and Green Leasing (ESGL) Grant can help turn that vision into reality.
This program provides reimbursements to owners of qualifying multifamily buildings (with two or more units and at least 80% occupancy) and commercial buildings (10,000 square feet or larger with at least 55% occupancy) built before 2016 that are served by PEPCO or Washington Gas and enrolled in the EmPOWER program. You can reap the rewards by implementing energy conservation measures (ECMs) that achieve ENERGY STAR certification.
Whether you need assistance covering the costs of energy audits and assessments or are ready to upgrade to more efficient electric or natural gas systems, the ESGL Grant can provide up to $150,000. Don't miss this chance to invest in your building's future.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact the Prince George's County Department of the Environment at EnergyStarCGL@co.pg.md.us or 301-883-5810 today to learn more and start your journey toward ENERGY STAR certification. Please download the Guidance Document and the Fillable Application to begin your application.
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The Climate Corps offers young adults (18-25) stipend-supported, full-time service placements in the environmental field. Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Members receive $33,280 for one year of service with nonprofit or government agencies, gaining experience, mentorship, and a network of environmental peers. Recent high school grads can join the Climate Corps through Service Year Option, serving with nonprofits, for-profits, or government agencies for 9.5 months, earning the equivalent of $15/hour and a $6,000 completion award. For more information, contact Emily Stransky, Hayley Rost, Jaren Baluyot, Sydney Tolliver. Click here to view the Request for Application.
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Shelter is Critical - Please Adopt Now!
Thank you to our community for assisting us in placing our shelter pets.
Despite the successes, the Prince George's County Animal Services and Adoption Facility is still in CRITICAL need of finding loving, FURever homes for its dogs, especially its larger and senior dogs.
Without IMMEDIATE help, we face the heart-wrenching possibility of finding alternative solutions for healthy, adoptable dogs awaiting their best friend.
Our Animal Services Facility is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Tue – Fri; 10 am to 6 pm, Sat; 10 am to 4 pm, and is ready to help you find and adopt your FURever best friend. Learn more information and see pets ready to be adopted here. #AdoptDontShop
Rain Check Rebate Contractor Training
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
This free, all-day training will provide landscape professionals with practical hands-on information on Rain Check Rebate practices and processes. Special emphasis is placed on rain gardens, pavement removal, and permeable pavement.
Landscape professionals will learn how to plan, design, construct, and maintain Rain Check Rebate practices. After completion of the Day 1 classroom training, participants are eligible to sign up for Day 2 in the field. Professionals who complete both sessions will be added to the County's public list of contractors.
Go to: https://raincheck_april2025.eventbrite.com/. Click “Reserve a spot” and RSVP for FREE!
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Collection
Next Scheduled Event - Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronics Recycling (E-waste) acceptance sites and other associated lots remain closed until further notice due to construction. Residents can properly dispose of HHW/E-waste items at the next mobile event scheduled for.
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March 15, 2025 – Largo Government Center (9200 Basil Court, Largo)
Please view the list of acceptable items on our Electronics Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste web pages.
Click here for more information.
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It’s tempting to buy fast fashion and consumer goods. But by valuing quality over quantity or buying secondhand, you can reduce waste. You can buy clothes and goods that last longer—and are made ethically. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4cEYvAq.
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Es tentador comprar prendas de moda pasajera y bienes de consumo. Pero al valorar la calidad por encima de la cantidad o comprar de segunda mano, puede reducir el desperdicio. Puede comprar ropa y bienes que duren más tiempo y se elaboren de manera ética. Más información: https://bit.ly/4cEYvAq.
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See it? Report it.
It’s ILLEGAL in PGC to dump household items on the side of the road, as well as in public, open, and green spaces. Join our efforts to keep the County clean by calling PGC311 to report illegal dumping and road hazards. Learn more at: https://pgcproud.com/citizen-reporting.
¿Lo ve? Infórmelo.
Es ILEGAL en PGC tirar artículos domésticos al costado de la carretera, espacios públicos, abiertos y verdes. Únase a nuestros esfuerzos para mantener limpio el condado llamando al 311 para informar sobre vertidos ilegales y peligros en la carretera. Más información: https://pgcproud.com/citizen-reporting.
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