Green Homes Program
Great Green News!
The EPA has issued a $997,266 Environmental Justice grant in support of our Green Homes Program, which makes sustainability initiatives more accessible and affordable for Frederick County households.
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"Environmental Justice" recognizes that not everyone in our community faces the same risks associated with climate change, and many may face challenges in adapting and responding to those risks.
Minority, elderly, disabled, and low-income populations are more at risk because they may have more difficulty recovering from storm-related property damage and interruptions to employment. Some may struggle to adapt their homes in response to higher energy costs. Lower-income neighborhoods are often more exposed to higher temperatures, due to having less tree cover.
The Green Homes Program is part of Frederick County Government's work to address the impacts of climate change and ensure that the community's needs are assessed equitably. We want everyone to have the opportunity to engage in actions that will increase their resiliency.
The Green Homes Program is designed to help create sustainable households in Frederick County. We are working on expanding access to and awareness of resources provided by local government and community organizations.
We recognize that not all individuals or households are defined the same or have the same experiences. While open to all, the Green Homes Program especially strives to support communities that have been historically underserved and underinvested.
What Is the Green Homes Program?
The Green Homes Program has three main components:
- Our Green Compass initiative provides Community Navigators to assist residents in finding, understanding, and benefitting from local, state, and federal programs and incentives that can help improve their home environment, lower energy costs, and live sustainably.
- The Green Homes Challenge is a guide to sustainable living that provides participants with incentives and defined actions to support saving energy, making environmentally friendly choices, and using renewable energy.
- The goal of our Green Partnerships is to ensure that all Frederick County residents can benefit from sustainable living. By working with local organizations and community stakeholders, we make "going green" more possible for underserved and overburdened communities. By involving volunteers, we can bring sustainability to every neighborhood.
Visit each of our pages to learn more about how you can get involved in the Green Homes Program!
