Our Coalition Partners
ACQ Climate (Ask the Climate Question)
The Climate Mobilization, Montgomery County Chapter
Our Mission
Climate Coalition Montgomery County's mission is to empower local environmental organizations and advocacy groups in Montgomery County to lead transformative action on climate change, to advance a sustainable and just economy, and to build collective resilience in the face of environmental, social, and economic disruption.
The Coalition was founded in 2020 to provide a means for the diverse climate and environmental groups in the County to work together and provide a united front on key issues facing the County. Initially known as the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan Coalition, the first efforts focused on the implementation of the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan (CAP). However, as there were many critical issues not included in the CAP, the Coalition expanded its efforts to include a broader range of climate concerns. In 2023 we became the Climate Coalition Montgomery County to reflect this expanding action base.
What We Support
Climate Coalition Montgomery County Priorities 2025:
(Click here for detailed list)
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Green infrastructure, focusing on stormwater management and heat island mitigation
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Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
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Montgomery County Community Choice Energy (CCE) and County Solar Energy Strategic Plan
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Land Use Planning / Data Centers and Zoning
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Zero Waste
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Transportation - Remove proposed M-83 highway from Highways and Transitways Master Plan
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Public Engagement
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Local Food Production
What We Have Supported
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Buildings Energy Performance Standards
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Green Building Now Act
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Phasing-out gas-powered leaf blowers
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Climate assessments for all bills, ZTAs, and master plans
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Forest Conservation Law amendments
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Increasing County budget for climate action
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Strengthening the County's final CAP