Welcome to HoCoDASH. 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.

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

Greenhouse gas emissions (metric tons)

62,323

CY20 Actual

Facility electricity use - Weather normalized (kWh in millions)

63,190,658

CY20 Actual

Petroleum fuel consumption (gallons)

1,173,974

FY22 Actual

FY21 Actual
1,231,226

Total streetlights converted to LED

2,160

FY20 Actual

FY19 Actual
1,465

Percent of Solar Power power used for local government operations

FY20 Actual

FY19 Actual
2%

Acres of pollinator habitat on County and private land

84.5

FY22 Actual

FY21 Actual
75.6

Howard County, Maryland