Protecting the Path to Net Zero

Climate Resilience and Adaptation Implementation Strategy

About the initative

In 2023, Montgomery County expanded the Montgomery County Green Bank’s (Green Bank) authority to include physical climate resilience, leading to the launch of Protecting the Path to Net-Zero (PPNZ)—a strategy that combines technical assistance, financing, and measurable risk reduction.

In March 2026, the County Council passed Bill 2-26, enabling the Green Bank to use existing fuel-energy tax revenues to scale investments in climate resilience and adaptation.

Eligible Investments and Actions

1. Physical Resilience Strategy (PRS)

Focus on climate risk reduction, water management, and community well-being and health improvement.

  • Climate Risk Reduction

  • Stormwater Management
  • Green Infrastructure/Nature Based Solutions
  • Intentional Design Materials

  • Blue infrastructure
  • Green infrastructure/Nature based Solutions
  • Intentional Design/Materials

  • Preparedness Strategies
  • Intentional Design/Materials

  • Water Management

  • Implementation of actions to reduce energy for water production and distribution.

  • Implementation of actions to reduce waste and achieve a more efficient use of water.

  • Repairs e.g. pipe repairs

  • Community Wellbeing and Health

  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Mold Remediation

  • Preparedness Mechanism
  • Education Initiatives

2. Energy Resilience Strategy (ERS)

Enhancing grid resiliency while promoting investments that addresses reliability improvements during electrical service disruptions due to climate change.

  • Installation of Electrical Protection
  • Raising of structures and/or key equipment
  • Installation of back up power supplies/storage

  • Strengthening of Building Structure
  • Resiliency Hubs
  • Microgrids

Implementation

Through fast catalytic capital, strategic partnerships, and education, PPNZ offers the following programs:

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Who do we work with?

Our partnerships are tailor-made based on needs and goals for each project.

  • Municipalities and Utilities
  • Architects & Engineers
  • Sustainability, Energy, Water Experts
  • Community Organizations (Faith Based Organizations, HOA’s, Schools)
  • Capital Providers & Impact Investors
  • Affordable Housing Developer and Owners