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Goals and Progress
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Montgomery County is protecting the environment and conserving resources through government operations. For more details, see the latest Green Government Operations Report.
Energy & Climate
Goals
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.
Progress
As of Fiscal Year 2016, Montgomery County government achieved carbon neutrality for County government facilities and fleet vehicle operations.
Our FY2018 carbon footprint, including emissions from all County buildings and fleet operations as well as offsets from the purchase of renewable energy credits, was less than zero metric tons of carbon equivalent. More…
Solar
Goals
Install 6 megawatts of solar on County facilities by the end of 2017.
Progress
Achieved! 7.6 megawatts of solar have been installed on County facilities.
Achieved!
Solar panels installed on County facilities to date have the ability to generate more than 10 million kilowatt hours of electricity each year. That’s enough energy to power more than 800 homes and lowers greenhouse gas emissions as much as taking 1,600 cars off the road or planting 192,000 trees. Future solar projects are being evaluated.
Transportation
Goals
Reduce petroleum fuel consumption by 20% by 2020.
Progress
From 2014 to 2018, reduced petroleum consumption by 3.5%.
Montgomery County’s comprehensive Green Fleet Strategy combines sound management, fleet rightsizing, alternative fuels, and innovative technology to achieve a 20% reduction in petroleum consumption by 2020. In FY2018, Green Fleet efforts saved 190,160 gallons of fuel over 2014 levels, representing a 3.5% reduction in petroleum use.
Green Buildings
Goals
All new County government buildings over 10,000 square feet are designed and constructed to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver.
Progress
Achieved! The County has built 8 LEED Silver and 13 LEED Gold buildings since 2012.
Achieved!
Green Buildings
Goals
All new County government buildings over 10,000 square feet are designed and constructed to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver.
Progress
Achieved! The County has built 8 LEED Silver and 13 LEED Gold buildings since 2012.
Achieved!
Waste Reduction
Montgomery County reduces waste by delivering better services with fewer resources; reusing, donating, or selling excess office supplies, furniture, vehicles, and construction waste; and recycling at all County facilities.
On Track!
Resiliency
Montgomery County is improving its ability to anticipate and quickly adapt to extreme weather, economic downturns, and natural and man-made disasters. The County is planning and developing programs to improve availability of critical services and amenities such as public transit, roads, power grid, police, and firefighting operations during these kinds of events.
On Track!
Water
Montgomery County uses water saving fixtures in all County facilities built or renovated since 2008. Rain gardens, green roofs, and other on-site stormwater treatment is implemented on all County facilities built since 2012.
On Track!
Biodiversity
Montgomery County government strengthens biodiversity through conserving forests, planting native vegetation, implementing pollution prevention measures, and using eco-friendly landscaping on County-owned property.
On Track!
Green Purchasing
Montgomery County uses eco-friendly products and services whenever possible, including energy star office equipment and appliances, recycled and sustainably sourced products, and environmentally friendly cleaning products.
On Track!
Community Engagement
Montgomery County government employees recycle, conserve water and energy, purchase environmentally preferable products and services, and donate money and supplies to those in need. We also inform and engage the public through events, videos, signage, and social media.