Higher RainScapes Rewards Rebates Now Available; Residents and Businesses Urged to Apply for Projects that Reduce Stormwater Runoff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) RainScapes Rewards program has increased its rebate limits to $2,500 for residential properties and $10,000 for institutional, homeowner association common areas and commercial properties. Residents currently working on a project will be eligible for the higher level rebate. Residents who have already completed a project may be eligible for the higher rebates for new projects. RainScapes techniques include rain gardens, conservation landscapes, canopy trees, green roofs, permeable pavements, rain barrels, cisterns and dry wells