Georgetown University Energy Prize

December 18, 2017 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park Places Third in Energy Reduction Competition

The City of Takoma Park, Maryland ranked third place in the final round of Georgetown University Energy Prize (GUEP) competition. GUEP is a two-year competition nationwide that evaluates how communities utilize energy. In the final round, 10 top performing cities and counties were evaluated by a panel of judges on their energy-saving approach, performance, and […]

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November 29, 2017 | Staff Writer

Takoma Park Named Finalist in Energy-Savings Competition

Takoma Park is one of 10 finalists in the country to advance to the final round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize. This national competition recognizes top performing communities for increasing energy efficiency and reducing municipal and household energy budgets, according to a news release. Takoma Park has already saved more than 100 billion BTUs […]

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September 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Takoma Park Sponsors the “Neighborhood Energy Challenge” (VIDEO)

Takoma Park is one of 50 national semifinalists for the Georgetown University Energy Prize. A prize of 5 million dollars will go to the U.S. community that educates the public in energy efficiency issues and spurs innovative approaches to decrease energy usage. The Sustainability Department in Takoma Park is sponsoring the Neighborhood Energy Challenge. Take […]

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January 30, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of sign in Takoma Park about the city's recycling efforts

Takoma Park Named Semifinalist for Georgetown University Energy Prize (VIDEO)

Takoma Park city officials recently learned that the city is one of 50 semifinalists competing for the Georgetown University Energy Prize and city officials like their chances of bringing home the $5 million prize. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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