National Radon Awareness January 31, 2022 For the month of January, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) celebrated National Radon Awareness Month, educating homeowners about what radon is and how to test homes to prevent it from causing damage to families. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has been proud to partner with the Maryland Department of the Read the Rest… Comments Off on National Radon Awareness
WEATHERIZATION MONTH October 13, 2021 WEATHERIZATION MONTH What is the Weatherization Assistance Program and why should you care? This program was created in 1976 by President Gerald Ford who signed the Energy Conservation and Production Act into law. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development maintains the program for Maryland’s residents. The program supports the increase of energy efficient Read the Rest… Comments Off on WEATHERIZATION MONTH
Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency June 7, 2018 Rent can be a large part of a family’s income. Outdated and inefficient building systems can result in high energy bills for residents. At the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, we’re focused on helping families find and keep affordable housing. Recently The Bradford apartments located in Hagerstown, Maryland and built in 1974, received Read the Rest… Comments Off on Keeping The Bradford Apartments Affordable Through Energy Efficiency
Maryland WholeHome: Investing in Families by Helping Families Invest in Their Home September 15, 2015 Maryland WholeHome is a statewide initiative that brings together the resources available to help homeowners learn how they can make their homes healthier, safer and more energy efficient through DHCD’s low interest loans and grants. DHCD launched the initiative Thursday evening in the historic Eastern Shore town of Snow Hill. Soon DHCD staff members will be Read the Rest… Comments Off on Maryland WholeHome: Investing in Families by Helping Families Invest in Their Home
Five ways homeowners can save on their energy bills August 20, 2015 The typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 a year on home utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Unfortunately, a lot of that money and energy is wasted. “We are not as energy-conscious as we should be,” said Glenn Thompson, regulatory and compliance inspector for DHCD’s division of credit assurance. “Most Maryland homeowners don’t know Read the Rest… Comments Off on Five ways homeowners can save on their energy bills