The Green Homes Challenge
makes it fun and easy to save energy,
adopt environmentally-friendly practices,
and use renewable energy.

  • Learn about actions you can take
  • Set goals and track your progress
  • Join a Green Team to stay motivated
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Get Started!

  • Sign up for an account
  • Add actions to your To Do List
  • Earn points and medals for completing actions
  • Become a Certified Challenge Taker
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Get Social!

  • Join a Green Team
  • Post to Green Stories
  • Invite your friends to join
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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!

Challenger of the Week
The Padillas
  • POWER SAVER
    certified (53)
    50
  • GREEN LEADER
    certified (111)
    50
  • RENEWABLE STAR
    certified (21)
    10
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Action of the Week
  • Households: 390
    Perform regular vehicle maintenance

    Keeping vehicles properly maintained improves their gas mileage, saving you energy and money. Get an oil change approximately every 3 months or 3,000 miles, or as recommended for your vehicle. Other vehicle maintenance items may include air filter change, battery change, engine flush, tire rotation, and more. For maintenance information specific to your vehicle type, ask your local mechanic or use this car maintenance guide from Edmunds.com.

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2,569
Total Participants
1,675,058
Estimated Annual Expenses Avoided
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