Frederick County Green Homes Challenge

The Green Homes Challenge
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adopt environmentally-friendly practices,
and use renewable energy.

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Green Homes Challenge Receives Climate and Energy Leadership Award! In 2015, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) awarded Frederick County with a Climate and Energy Leadership Award for the Green Homes Challenge. This award recognizes outstanding efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency.

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Congratulations to all of our Certified Households! Since Frederick County launched its Green Homes Challenge in January 2011, more than 950 households have met one or more of the three Green Homes Challenges: Be a Power Saver, Be a Green Leader, or Be a Renewable Star! Each year, certified households are recognized at our Green Homes Challenge Recognition Event!

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Action of the Week

Households: 482

Insulate your hot water pipes

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Insulating hot water pipes, especially those in unconditioned spaces, such as a basement, reduces heat loss and can raise delivered water temperature by 2–4°F; this allows for a lower water temperature setting. You’ll also conserve water because you won't have to wait as long for hot water when you turn on a faucet or showerhead. This is an easy do-it-yourself project, and the materials you need are available at your local hardware store. Check out these instructions for hot water pipe insulation or this instructional video.

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