Carole Ann Barth is a senior environmental planner with Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources. Her principle focus is to increase County employee, public, and business awareness about sustainability and to promote stewardship through everyday actions at work and at home. Previously, Barth worked in the fields of watershed assessment and restoration planning, as well as environmental site design. She co-developed the nationally-recognized Rainbows to Rain Gardens program. Ms. Barth will speak about Prince George's County Rain Check Rebate program.
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Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future
T Trash W Water E Environmental Justice E Energy, Air, Climate
T Trees S Sustainability Focus Areas
Community Outreach Promoting Empowerment Increase public and
business awareness about sustainability and promote active
stewardship in everyday actions at work and at home.
TURN COMMUNITIES GREEN WITH TREES
ReLeaf Grant Program provides landscape funding to community
organizations and municipalities for planting trees and shrubs in
public spaces. Municipalities can get up to $10,000 and community
associations / groups can get up to $5,000.
Prince Georges County Rain Check Rebate Program 6Our Water. Our
Future. Ours to Protect
Clean Water Act Fee Rain Check Rebate 7 State law applies to 9
counties and City of Baltimore Fee added to annual property tax
bill Fee based on the amount of impervious surface Provides funds
to clean water and revitalize aging neighborhoods County program
Provides property owners with cash rebates for installing eligible
stormwater practices to reduce stormwater impacts Property owners
can apply for a reduced Clean Water Act Fee
Eligible Practices Urban Tree Canopy Rain Barrel Cistern Rain
Garden Permeable Pavement Green Roof Pavement Removal 8
Applicant Eligibility Eligible Applicants include: Homeowners
Members of a housing cooperative Commercial businesses Multi-family
dwellings Nonprofit organizations Not-for-profit organizations
9
Project Eligibility A project is eligible for a rebate if: 1.
The project is located within Prince Georges County 2. The project
is completed within 12 months of application approval 3. DER
conducts pre- and post-installation site visits and finds the
project in compliance with the approved application* 4. The project
follows the program guidelines and criteria Residential Rain Garden
* Rain barrels do not require pre-inspection 10
Maximum Rebate Per Property $2,000 maximum residential rebate
$20,000 maximum rebate for commercial properties and multi-family
dwellings Rebate amount cannot exceed the cost of the project 11
Urban Tree Canopy
Urban Tree Canopy Planting native trees helps increase the
urban tree canopy Leaves and roots absorb rainfall and slow down
stormwater runoff Trees take up water and nutrients through their
roots Trees improve air quality, water quality, and property
values, and save energy by shading buildings 12 Residential Rebate
Amount: $1,200/lot or $150/tree Non-residential Rebate Amount:
$1,800/lot; $150/tree
Rain Barrels Containers used to collect rainwater from your
roof and store it for later use (e.g., watering your lawn and
garden) Rain barrels reduce stormwater runoff, allowing more of the
water to soak into the ground, replenishing groundwater Source:
Katie Elzer-Peters13 Residential Rebate Amount: $50 (must capture
100 gallons) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $100 (must capture 200
gallons)
Cisterns Much larger than rain barrels, cisterns are sealed
tanks used to collect rainwater from your roof Cisterns store water
for landscape irrigation and car washing 14 Residential Rebate
Amount: $500 maximum ($1/gallon stored, 250 gallons minimum)
Non-residential Rebate Amount: $2,000 maximum ($1/gallon stored,
250 gallons minimum)
Rain Gardens Like a cupped hand, a rain gardens shallow
depression collects rainfall so it can soak into the soil, where
pollutants are filtered out. In addition, rain gardens provide
aesthetic appeal and attract birds and butterflies. 15 Residential
Rebate Amount: $1,200/rain garden Non-residential Rebate Amount:
$2,500/rain garden or $1/sq. ft. impervious area treated, whichever
is greater
Pavement Removal Replacing paved areas with planted areas helps
slow the runoff down, spread it out, and soak it in. 16 Residential
Rebate Amount: $600-$1,200 (100 sq. ft. minimum; $6/sq. ft.)
Non-residential Rebate Amount: $1,800 to $5,000 (300 sq. ft.
minimum; $6/sq. ft.) Removal also enhances property values and
aesthetics
Permeable Pavement Permeable pavement allows stormwater to seep
into the soil instead of washing into stormdrains A variety of
permeable pavement materials are available 17 Residential Rebate
Amount: $1,200 (100 square foot minimum) Non-residential Rebate
Amount: $5,000 (350 square foot minimum) Source: DDOE
Green Roofs A green roof is a low- maintenance, vegetated roof
system that stores rainwater Can increase property value, reduce
heating and cooling costs, and provide habitat for bees and other
pollinators 18 Residential Rebate Amount: $10/sq. ft. (300 sq. ft.
or roof retrofit, minimum) Non-residential Rebate Amount: $10/sq.
ft. if less than 6of planting material.$20/sq. ft. if over 6of
planting material. (300 sq. ft. or roof retrofit, minimum) Source:
Arlington County
Rebate Practice Guidelines Consult the Practice Guidelines for
detailed information on practice standards, costs, maintenance
requirements, and more 19 Guidelines can be found at:
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/
StormwaterManagement/Resources/BMP
How to GetYour Rebate 1 a) Determine what practices are
suitable for your property 2 a) Fill out and submit the rebate
application b) Schedule a pre-installation site visit for all
practices except rain barrels 3 a) Install the practice within 12
months of approval b) Schedule a post-installation site visit 4 a)
Submit receipts to DER b) Receive rebate check 20
How to GetYour Rebate 2. a) Submit Application Submit
application online or by mail DER will send you an email confirming
receipt and provide you with an application number DER will then
assess the applications eligibility and completeness 22
How to GetYour Rebate 2. b) Pre-Installation Visit
Pre-installment site visit with project coordinator Not required
for rain barrels Project coordinator takes notes and photos
Applicant will be informed of status I. More Information is Needed
II. The Project is Denied III. The Project is Approved 23
How to GetYour Rebate 3. a) Install the Practice Install the
practice (either by yourself or by a contractor) within of approval
24 Before After
How to GetYour Rebate 3. b) Post-InstallationVisit Project
coordinator will visit the site and complete an Inspection
Checklist After, the project coordinator will inform you:
Installation is deficient: Project Correction Installation is
acceptable: Project Completion 25
How to GetYour Rebate 4. a) Submit Receipts and 4. b) Receive
Rebate Check After post-installation site visit, you must submit
receipts to DER Once installation is acceptable and receipts have
been submitted, a rebate check will be issued. 26
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