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Aug 21, 2026

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Green Team Advances Climate Priorities and Funding Requests

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Green Team Plans Sustainability Certification Work

The committee began organizing documentation for Takoma Park’s 2027 Sustainable Maryland certification, aiming to defend the City’s current Silver status. Members plan to track qualifying actions from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, using a standardized spreadsheet and supporting records.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Climate planning capacity and energy grants reviewed

A $400,000 Residential Energy Equity Grant will fund electrification upgrades for Phase II applicants in Takoma Park’s Multifamily Building Improvement Grant program, with applications due April 30. Staff reported that updating the Climate Action Plan is not a priority this year because of limited capacity, although $40,000 remains in the budget and the city may instead focus on reviewing its climate dashboard and goals.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Climate grants and food waste expansion move forward

The $200,000 Green Homes and Business Grant is open through April 26, while new multifamily food-waste bins are being installed and outreach sessions are scheduled through April 4.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Tree Planting Funding Faces Shortfall

Takoma Park’s planting programs are running short of funds, so staff will seek a Chesapeake Bay Trust grant due February 27, 2026, with priority planting proposed for Wards 5 and 6. The Committee was asked to support outreach and sign a letter backing the grant application.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Green Team Advances Climate Priorities and Funding Requests

The committee agreed to carry over its 2025 goals while preparing a sustainability presentation and budget requests for City Council review on January 14. The goals include updating the Climate Action Plan, advancing renewable energy, improving commercial energy efficiency, and exploring fossil-fuel policies; presentation materials are due to the City Clerk by January 7.

1 min readMunicipal coverage