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DOB Must Enact Sustainable Vision for RFK Stadium with Commanders and Cut Building Material Waste
February 14, 2026
This testimony focuses on the redevelopment of the RFK site, including the construction and operation of Commanders’ Stadium. It also includes broader DOB issues, notably the zero waste issues of recycling and reuse of building materials as well as...
DPW Must Grow Compost Collection in the District Given Legislative Condition for Expansion
February 14, 2026
DC Code provides for expansion of the composting requirements to all remaining sectors—including multifamily housing, additional businesses, and District government agencies and facilities—once the Mayor implements a compost collection program.
DC Buildings Can Meet Net Zero Standards So We Shouldn’t Back Down
January 29, 2026
The Department of Parks and Rec and Department of General Services have shown they can construct net zero buildings that reduce costs for DC taxpayers while cutting climate and air pollution, and the Council should require continued progress.
DC Government Needs to Deliver on Net-Zero Buildings, Solar Expansion, and School Composting
January 29, 2026
Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison testified at the Department of General Services oversight hearing in support of electrification, energy efficiency, solar power, and composting in DC government buildings.
The Anacostia Floodplain: Protection vs. Development
January 27, 2026
Sierra Club views the RFK site along the shore of Kingman Lake – fed by the Anacostia River, as a lynchpin in the environmental recovery of the Anacostia and its water quality. The Anacostia floodplain must play a key part.
Parks & Rec Facilities Can Cut Costs and Pollution With Net Zero Standards
January 16, 2026
The Sierra Club called for Department of Parks and Recreation facilities to comply with net zero requirements, which are readily achievable, cut costs, and reduce air and climate pollution.
Net Zero Buildings Are Key to Housing and Energy Affordability
January 13, 2026
Beyond Gas DC co-chair Mark Rodeffer testified in support of ensuring that affordable housing residents benefit from cleaner air and lower utility bill from net zero standards.
Commanders’ Stadium Must Meet Today’s Sustainability Standards to Protect Public Health, the Environment, and the Climate
December 17, 2025
The Commanders have a responsibility to the DC community, as well as the NFL and sports public, to deliver a stadium that is not only an economically beneficial and vibrant sports venue, but one that preserves and protects the environment.
Shine Safely Act Would Eliminate Toxic Mercury Lighting and Cut Electricity Costs Through Greater Energy Efficiency
December 11, 2025
Catharine Ferguson of the Sierra Club DC Chapter called on the DC Council to pass legislation to phase out mercury-containing fluorescent lighting due to its public health risks, environmental harms, and energy waste.
DC Government Needs to Meet Full Solar Potential
November 26, 2025
In an era of increasing electricity prices and impending changes to federal incentives for renewables, the District has an opportunity to reduce its electric bills by installing as much solar as possible on DC-owned property.