Elrich Opposes Amendment to Leaf Blower Law
County Executive Marc Elrich stands against a proposed amendment to the county’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Montgomery County next… Read More
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County’s Law Banning Gas in New Construction Challenged in Federal Court
Several industry groups filed a lawsuit against Montgomery County, challenging the proposed gas bans on new construction here. Washington Gas, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Maryland Building… Read More
County Moves Forward on Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program
Montgomery County received a $150,000 state grant toward its Food Truck Electrification Pilot program, which it called “the first program of its kind in the region.” The money from the… Read More
County Gets More Than $2.6 Million to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Montgomery County received more than $2.6 million to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at up to 17 locations. The $2.68 million grant funding is from the Maryland Department of… Read More
North Bethesda’s Choice Hotels Announces Tesla Charging Deal
Choice Hotels announced a deal with Tesla on Tuesday to install electric vehicle chargers at its hotels nationwide. “This agreement with Tesla allows our brands to further stand out by… Read More
Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
County Surveys Landscapers About Leaf Blowers
Now that a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been passed, the county is surveying landscapers ahead of a potential gas-to-electric leaf blower exchange program. Last week, the county council… Read More
MCPS Boasts Largest Electric School Bus Fleet in the Nation
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) celebrated new electric buses that officials say mark MCPS as having the largest electric school fleet in the nation. After a press conference… Read More
Elrich, Riemer Announce Bill to Fully Electrify New Construction
A new bill aims to fully electrify new construction in Montgomery County. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Hans Riemer partnered on Bill 13-22 to require all-electric building standards… Read More
County Leaders Break Ground on New Electric Bus Project in Silver Spring
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new microgrid and charging infrastructure project that will enable 44 Ride On buses to transition from diesel power to electric. Eventually, the Brookville… Read More
Petition Calls for Banning of Gas Leaf Blowers in Urban Montgomery County
Almost 3,300 people had signed a petition Wednesday morning that calls for banning gas leaf blowers in heavily populated areas of Montgomery County. “We want an absolute ban on gas… Read More
Montgomery County Unveils First Electric Ride On Buses
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other local officials unveiled the county’s first four electric Ride On buses at the David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center in… Read More