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Testimony Before DC Council on Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act Implementation
February 14, 2019
Chapter Chair Mark Rodeffer testified about implementation of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act before a DC Council performance oversight hearing on the Department of Energy and Environment.
Letter to Mayor Bowser on Energy Efficiency
February 13, 2019
The Sierra Club wrote to Mayor Bowser requesting speedy implementation of the Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) provision of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act.
Sierra Club Congratulates New Public Service Commission Chair & Commissioner
February 12, 2019
The Sierra Club DC Chapter sent letters congratulating Public Service Commission Chairman Willie Phillips and Commissioner Greer Gillis on their confirmations to the commission.
Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act - Legislative Summary
February 10, 2019
Outline of the major provisions of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act, which the DC Council passed on December 18 and Mayor Bowser signed on January 18.
Sierra Club Recommendations on CRIAC Restructuring
February 6, 2019
The Sierra Club has several recommendations for restructuring the stormwater runoff fee that funds DC Water's Clean Rivers projects.
Sierra Club Letter to Mayor Bowser on Vehicle Electrification
January 22, 2019
Sierra Club letter to Mayor Bowser requesting robust public engagement on DC's vehicle electrification program.
Washington D.C. Passes Historic Climate Legislation, Establishes 100% Renewable Energy Goal
December 18, 2018
The Washington D.C. Council unanimously approved the “Clean Energy D.C. Omnibus Act of 2018,” a bold climate bill that includes a commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity supply across the district by 2032.
The legislation...
Sierra Club Testimony on Protecting DC's Tree Canopy
November 19, 2018
Chapter Chair Mark Rodeffer testified before the Transportation and Environment Committee about preparations for 5G small cell technology and the potential impact on trees.
Sierra Club Calls on Pepco to Cancel Deceptive Ads on Climate Change
November 14, 2018
Pepco is running ads on Facebook asking people to "act boldly" on climate change by signing a petition to weaken the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act in a way that would result in substantially higher greenhouse gas emissions from the District of...
Sierra Club Testimony on Plastic Straw Pollution
November 9, 2018
Testimony from Sierra Club DC Chapter Conservation Chair Catherine Plume before the DC Council on plastic straw pollution.