On November 1, the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) launched the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) all-battery recycling program to recycle household batteries free of charge. DOEE’s…
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DC Signs Cool Food Pledge to Uses its Purchasing Power in Fighting Climate Change
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…
More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan
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…
DC Sets a High Water Mark to Spread Flood Awareness
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.…
States Mark Air Quality Awareness Week with Panels, Videos, & More
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,”…
Zero Waste DC
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
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…
DC Celebrates Energy Efficiency Day
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…
DC Sheds Light on Solar Purchasing with New Tool to Demystify Process
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…
DC Raises Flooding Awareness
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…
