How did your DC councilmembers vote on environment and climate issues? Check out Sierra Club's DC Council Scorecard and see how councilmembers acted on a range of policies from energy affordability to environmental justice between 2020 and 2025, and whether they were leaders for District residents and our climate.
DC Council Must Stand Strong Against Mayor’s Proposal to Raise Energy Costs
May 12, 2025
The Sierra Club and the DC Environmental Network asked the DC Council to reject Mayor Bowser’s proposal to increase energy costs on DC residents by rolling back DC’s energy efficiency laws.
It's Time to End Delays of DC Building Code and Clean Energy Plan
March 31, 2025
Clean Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison asked Mayor Bowser to release the long-delayed DC Construction Code update and Clean Energy DC 2.0 plan.
DC Should Not Penalize Churches, Schools, and Nonprofits for Going Solar
March 28, 2025
Claire August testified for the Sierra Club in favor of legislation clarifying that nonprofit organizations in DC do not pay property taxes when they install solar panels.
Sierra Club and 100+ Organizations Call on US Senate to Vote NO on Cloture and Any Continuing Resolution that Threatens D.C.’s Autonomy
March 12, 2025
Sierra Club and 100+ organizations call on the Senate to Vote NO on Cloture and any Continuing Resolution that threatens D.C.’s autonomy.
Federal Spending Bill Would Bring Dire Consequences for DC’s People and Environment
March 10, 2025
Misguided and lawless spending bill introduced by House Republicans would gut DC budgets and undermine Home Rule and the rights of DC to govern itself.
Advocating for a Sustainable and Equitable Metro with Funding, Service, and Electrification
March 3, 2025
In this testimonty to WMATA, we emphasize the critical role of WMATA in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving public health, and providing affordable, equitable transportation in the DC area.
Calling on the Department of Motor Vehicles to Address Road Safety
February 24, 2025
Sierra Club DC Chapter calls for addressing air pollution and the environment with stronger, better regulations for vehicles.
Clean Energy Funding Must be Protected from Budget Raids
February 21, 2025
At the Department of Energy and Environment oversight hearing, the Sierra Club called for the upcoming budget not to raid a fund for clean energy and for funding other of clean water, zero waste, and sustainable transportation priorities.
Department of General Services Needs to Accelerate Efforts to Decarbonize DC Government Buildings
February 21, 2025
The Sierra Club testified at the the Department of General Services oversight hearing, calling on the agency to expand funding for energy efficiency measures, transition off gas-burning equipment, and provide composting in public schools.
DC Water Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
February 20, 2025
Sierra Club calls for several initiatives and priorities to improve water quality in DC; including lead service line replacement, PFAS in drinking water, stormwater overflow, and sewer line heat pumps.