Montgomery County Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke, Andrew Friedson, and Evan Glass introduced Bill 2-26, legislation intended to strengthen the county’s response to climate change by expanding the scope of projects supported by the Montgomery County Green Bank
. The bill would allow the Green Bank to use existing fuel-energy tax revenue to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects, such as flood mitigation, infrastructure protection, and heat resilience, alongside its current work supporting renewable energy and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Supporters of the bill said the change would help the county better address impacts already being experienced, including heavier rainfall, flooding, extreme heat, and infrastructure strain, without creating a new tax. The proposal is budget neutral and is designed to expand financing options for multifamily housing, businesses, nonprofits, and homeowners, while strengthening partnerships aimed at protecting residents, property, and the environment.
