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…
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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…
DC Helps Residents Weigh Solar Financing Options
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.…
Carbon Free DC 2050 Holds Virtual Engagement Series
The District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) held Carbon Free DC 2050 events this week focusing on how the District aims to reach its goal of carbon…
Documentary Series Featuring DC Solar Program Up for Emmy Award
The DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has announced that DCSolarStories, an eight-part documentary series featuring one of its initiatives, is up for an Emmy Award. The series is…
DC Keeps Beekeepers ‘Buzzin’’ by Deeming them Essential Workers amid Pandemic
As District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser moved to close non-essential businesses in response to COVID-19, the DC Department of Energy & Environment assured beekeepers in the nation’s capital that…
Fifteen States and DC Sign MOU to Accelerate Bus and Truck Electrification
This week, 15 states and the District of Columbia signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate bus and truck electrification and eradicate diesel emissions by 2050. The signatories will collaborate…
DC Plans Pollinator Porch Parade
This week, the DC Department of Energy and Environment celebrates Pollinator Week with a Pollinator Porch Parade on June 26 and 27. DC residents of all ages are encouraged to…
DC Creates New Urban Farming Office that Can Serve as National Model
Last week, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) announced the creation of an Office of Urban Agriculture. The office will serve as a national model for urban farming…
