Montgomery Energy Connection

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-03-31 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-03 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20902, United States
Illumination Stations are information tables that provide an opportunity to shine a light on ways for people to lower their utility bills, apply for energy assistance, and receive items to help them keep money in their pockets! Visit the library to get more information about energy programs and more!
You also can bring your old incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to swap them for new energy efficient LED light bulbs. In collaboration with Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pepco.

Solar Policy and Advocacy Coffee Chat with Solar United Neighbors
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | MD
Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us for a lively virtual discussion on the latest developments in solar policy and advocacy. This informal, interactive event is designed to connect and engage as we dive into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of solar energy.
Whether you’re passionate about renewable energy or working on solar initiatives, this coffee chat will provide a space to exchange ideas, explore effective advocacy strategies, and discuss policies that can accelerate the transition to a solar friendly future!

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm–3:00pm EDT
Mon, Aug 31, 3:00pm–4:00pm EDT

Mon, Oct 26, 3:00pm–4:00pm EDT

Tue, Dec 1, 2:00pm–3:00pm EST

REGISTER HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/758547/

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-16 12:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-20 12:30 - 16:30 | Maggie Nightingale Library, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-21 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-21 10:30 - 14:30 | Olney Library, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD, 20832

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-22 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-27 10:30 - 14:30 | Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-23 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 14:30 | Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD, 20850

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-28 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-02 10:30 - 14:30 | Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Drive, Rockville, MD, 20851, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-04-30 10:30 - 14:30 | White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-06 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-04 10:30 - 14:30 | Aspen Hill Library, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-07 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 14:30 | Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-10 10:30 - 14:30 | Germantown Library, 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown, Maryland, 20874

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-13 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-11 10:30 - 14:30 | Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895, United States

Multi-Tenant Buildings & BEPS-How it Affects You
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Join us for the first session in our educational series focused on helping condominium communities understand and navigate energy performance requirements. This session will introduce the fundamentals of benchmarking and Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and outline what both building leaders and individual unit owners need to know.

In this session, we’ll cover:
• What benchmarking is and why it’s required
• What information is—and is not—reported in annual energy tracking
• An introduction to BEPS and how it applies to condominiums
• What actions the building can and should take
• What actions unit owners can and should take
• Key timelines and available compliance pathways
• County-level support resources, including benchmarking assistance and building assessments

Whether you’re a board member, property manager, or interested resident, this session will provide the foundational knowledge you need to guide your condominium community toward compliance and improved energy performance.

Visit Multi-Tenant Buildings & BEPS-How it Affects You Tickets, Wednesday, May 13 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm | Eventbrite to reserve your spot today!

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-14 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-16 10:30 - 14:30 | Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, United States

Solar Coffee Chat with Solar United Neighbors
2026-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | MD
Grab your coffee and join us for an informal and informative Solar Coffee Chat! Whether you’re just starting to explore solar energy, ready to go solar, or have solar already, this virtual gathering can answer your questions live, about what you need to know about making the switch to solar power and what comes next.
This is your chance to ask questions, connect with others who are in the same stage as you, and gain the confidence you need to embrace renewable energy. Let’s chat, share ideas, and start (or continue!) your solar journey!

Mon, May 18, 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT
Mon, Jul 20, 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT

Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm–5:00pm EDT

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm–5:00pm EST

REGISTER HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/758543/

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-19 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 14:30 | Marilyn J. Praisner (Burtonsville) Library, 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, 20866, United States

Illumination Station and Lightbulb Exchange
2026-05-26 10:30 - 14:30 | Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854
