HoCo DASH

Welcome to HoCo DASH. This website showcases performance objectives that are tied to the County's policy priorities. Howard County government is committed to improving quality of life measures for all of its residents and businesses.

Community Indicators

About HoCo DASH

Ready and Successful Students

Safe and Engaged Communities

Clean and Sustainable Environment

Thriving and Healthy Residents

Reliable and Accessible Infrastructure

Strong and Prosperous Businesses

Clean and Sustainable Environment

Lead in the fight against climate change by promoting green infrastructure and decreasing emissions. Promote agricultural conservation and innovation, continue park improvements, and expand renewable energy use.

Legend: Positive Trend Performance Consistent Negative Trend Measuring

Facility electricity use (kWh in millions)

60,697,729

CY22 Actual

CY21 Actual
61,085,002

Petroleum fuel consumption (gallons)

1,211,456

FY24 Actual

FY23 Actual
1,147,478

Total streetlights converted to LED

8,588

FY22 Actual

FY21 Actual
5,374

Percent of Solar Power power used for local government operations

37%

FY23 Actual

FY22 Actual
2%

Acres of pollinator habitat on County and private land

138

FY24 Actual

FY23 Actual
104

Howard County, Maryland