Prince George’s County Fleet Earns Third Place in 2025 NAFA Green Garage

Prince George’s County’s Fleet Maintenance Division earned third place in the 2025 NAFA Green Garage Competition, a national award recognizing green garage practices, energy use improvements, and support for alternative-fuel and electrified vehicles. The recognition signals progress in reducing fleet emissions and modernizing county operations that touch daily life across the jurisdiction.

The county announced the ranking on January 15, 2026, noting the Office of Central Services’ work on cleaner maintenance practices, energy management, and the transition toward electrified vehicles. NAFA’s Green Garage program evaluates how agencies run and maintain vehicle fleets with an eye toward environmental performance and operational efficiency. For Prince George’s County, the award is framed as part of a broader sustainability agenda that includes solar installations and planned electrification of county vehicles.

For residents, the prize carries concrete implications. Cleaner fleet operations can lower emissions along major service routes, around municipal facilities, and near neighborhoods where county vehicles operate regularly. Reductions in diesel and gasoline use can improve local air quality and public health outcomes, particularly in communities already burdened by pollution. Operational gains from maintenance best practices and energy measures can also translate into taxpayer savings through lower fuel and repair costs over time.

Institutionally, the award provides leverage for the county to pursue additional funding and partnerships for electrification and infrastructure. Recognition from a national fleet organization can strengthen grant applications and justify capital investments in vehicle charging, depot upgrades, and training for mechanics on high-voltage systems. It also sets a measurable standard the county can use to hold departments accountable as fleet modernization advances.

The Fleet Maintenance Division’s placement highlights the intersection of procurement policy, workforce development, and service delivery. Transitioning to electrified and alternative-fuel vehicles requires coordinated planning across budget offices, public works, and sustainability teams. It also demands hiring and training plans so technicians and drivers can safely operate and maintain new vehicle platforms without service interruptions.

Looking ahead, residents should expect to see incremental changes tied to this recognition: targeted procurement of electrified units, continued solar deployment at county facilities, and infrastructure projects to support charging. The award is an affirmation of direction, but it also raises benchmarks for follow-through. Voters and local stakeholders will have opportunities to track progress and press for transparent reporting on emissions reductions, costs, and timeline adherence as Prince George’s County moves from recognition toward measurable outcomes.