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DC Signs Cool Food Pledge to Uses its Purchasing Power in Fighting Climate Change

October 7, 2022

Last week, the District of Columbia joined the Cool Food Pledge with a commitment to cut District government food and beverage-related greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2030. The District’s participation…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, emissions, GHG

More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan 

August 5, 2022

Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions, energy, vehicle

DC Sets a High Water Mark to Spread Flood Awareness 

June 24, 2022

This week, the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) marks Flood Awareness Week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling a public art project titled High Water Mark DC.…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: flood

States Mark Air Quality Awareness Week with Panels, Videos, & More

May 6, 2022

This week, ECOS member agencies spotlighted a variety of air quality activities as part of Air Quality Awareness Week 2022.  Celebrating with the theme “Healthy Air – Important for Everyone,”…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, emissions, permitting, public health

Zero Waste DC

January 7, 2022

Zero Waste DC is an interagency initiative aimed at providing resources (e.g., guides, interactive tools, etc.) to help residents, businesses, district staff, and schools move toward zero waste. DC defines…

DC Develops First-Ever Testing Standards for Toxics in Pavement Sealants

November 19, 2021

The DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) last week released the first standardized testing protocol in the nation for detecting toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in pavement sealants. PAHs…

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DC Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day

October 8, 2021

On October 6, the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) celebrated the 6th annual Energy Efficiency Day alongside several regional and national partners. The event highlighted the…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: energy

DC Sheds Light on Solar Purchasing with New Tool to Demystify Process

August 20, 2021

This week, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) announced a partnership with EnergySage to offer DC residents an online marketplace to compare solar panel options and arrange to…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, energy

DC Raises Flooding Awareness

June 17, 2021

Next week, the DC Department of Energy & Environment and other DC agencies will kick off their inaugural Flood Awareness Week, which will inform District residents and property owners about…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: education, flood

DC Helps Residents Weigh Solar Financing Options

November 20, 2020

This week, the DC Department of Energy & the Environment published The Consumer Solar Finance Guide to help homeowners and renters understand the rapidly expanding market of solar energy solutions.…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: education, energy

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