Frederick County Green Homes Challenge

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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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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Challenger of the Week

Tara Lebherz household

POWER SAVER

certified (101)

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50
GREEN LEADER

certified (105)

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50
RENEWABLE STAR

in progress (4)

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10

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Action of the Week

Households: 12

Use a solar oven or cooker

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If you have access to a sunny yard, patio, or deck, solar ovens, also known as solar cookers, provide a simple and safe way to cook without consuming fuel or electricity. You can choose from several design options including a box oven, parabolic cooker, and a panel cooker. Temperatures can reach 200 – 400°F making the cookers suitable for everything from cooking rice and stews, to baking apples and biscuits. It does take longer to cook with a solar cooker, however, so you will need to plan ahead, much the same way you would if using a crock pot.

Take Action:
1. Enter “solar ovens” in your internet browser to learn more about options and products available online.
2. Learn how solar cooking is improving social, economic, and environmental conditions around the world.
3. Purchase or make a solar oven and commit to using it.
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