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.
Help DC Stop the Pepco Takeover by Exelon
January 14, 2015
The Chicago-based energy giant Exelon is trying to stage a takeover of Pepco, the utility that serves Washington, DC and nearby communities in Maryland. It’s a bad deal for all of us. Our concern with the the merger is it would give...
EPA Public Hearing on Smog and Clean Air on January 29
January 14, 2015
On January 29 in Washington, DC, the EPA will be hosting a hearing on its proposed updates on national protections to national clean-air protections against smog pollution.Smog is one of the worst air pollutants to come from burning fossil fuels....
DC Sierra Club Applauds Tommy Wells' Appointment as DDOE Head
December 19, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, December 19, 2014 Contact: Brenna Muller, Outreach Coordinator, DC Chapter - Sierra ClubPhone: 202-548-4581Email: washingtondc.chapter@sierraclub.com DC Sierra Club Applauds Tommy Wells' Appointment...
DC Council passes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Amendment Act of 2014 (Bill 20-418)
December 19, 2014
We just won a major victory for clean energy and the environment in DC! On December 17, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Amendment Act of 2014 (Bill 20-418). DC's...
The D.C. Chapter of the Sierra Club is pleased to announce endorsements in the November 4, 2014 general election.
December 3, 2014
Mayor: David CataniaDavid Catania responded affirmatively to every question on the Club’s questionnaire and released a policy document highlighting his forward-looking policies on the environment. He demonstrated a clear knowledge of climate...
DC Acts on Climate Rally: Global Problem, Local Solutions
October 7, 2014
On September 23, the DC Council's first day back at work after the summer recess, the DC Sierra Club, along with a coalition of local environmental groups, held a rally in front of City Hall to ask the Council to take action on key legislation...
The D.C. Sierra Club endorses David Catania for Mayor, Elissa Silverman and Robert White for At-Large
October 1, 2014
The D.C. Sierra Club has made the following additional endorsements in the 2014 General Election:Mayor: David CataniaDavid Catania responded affirmatively to every question on the Club’s questionnaire and released a policy document...
Support the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act of 2013
September 11, 2014
Washington, DC currently invests its retirement funds and our tax dollars in some of the most polluting fossil fuel companies on the planet, including Exxon, Chevron, Arch Coal and many others. By investing the city’s funds in these companies...
The D.C. Sierra Club endorses Brianne Nadaeu for the Ward 1 Council seat
September 3, 2014
Brianne Nadeau is the Democratic nominee for the Ward 1 Council race. As an ANC commissioner, she created a record of environmental activism by establishing the 15th street bike lanes and protected Meridian Hill Park. She co-created the U Street...
July 29 and 30 in DC: EPA Hearing on Carbon Pollution
July 16, 2014
You can help make history for climate action July 29 in Washington, DC!On June 2nd, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first ever national plan to regulate carbon pollution from power plants. Now they're holding public...