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 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.
Time for DPW to expand District compost services and up its game on transparency for both zero waste and fleet electrification
February 12, 2025
Testimony of Susan Schorr, Chair, Zero Waste Committee
Committee on Public Works and Operations Performance Oversight Hearing
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Introduction
Councilmember Nadeau, thank you for the opportunity to testify at this...
DC Regulators Allow Utility Profiteering While Ignoring Climate Commitments
February 5, 2025
DC Chapter Beyond Gas Co-Chair Mark Rodeffer testified at the Public Service Commission performance oversight hearing, asking the utility regulator to start enforcing DC's climate commitments and stop allowing utilities to fleece ratepayers.
Transit Infrastructure, Electrification, Bike and Pedestrian Safety Must be DDOT's Priorities
February 5, 2025
At the Department of Transportation oversight hearing, the Sierra Club DC Chapter's testimony called for improving transit service and infrastructure, increasing protections for bicycles riders and pedestrians, considering congestion pricing, and...
Solar Panels, Heat Pumps, and EV Chargers Should be Welcome in Historic Districts
October 8, 2024
Mark Rodeffer testified for the Sierra Club in support of legislation to allow more renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in DC's historic districts.
DC Council Should Confirm Richard Beverly for Public Service Commission
September 24, 2024
The Sierra Club testified in support of Richard Beverly's re-nomination to the Public Service Commission because he is the only commission member holding DC's utility accountable for meeting DC's climate commitments.
DC Chapter Announces 2024 Executive Committee Election
September 13, 2024
The DC Chapter announces the calendar and nominations process for its 2024 Executive Committee election.
DC Chapter 2024 Summer Events
July 3, 2024
We're excited to share a list of some of the DC Chapter’s summer activities, and we hope you can join us for some!
Sierra Club Urges DC Department of Buildings to Advance Building Code Update
June 21, 2024
Sierra Club DC Chapter Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison sent a letter to the District Department of Buildings urging the agency to move expeditiously and transmit updated building code proposals to the mayor. This process has been significantly...
DC Public Service Commission Says No to $672 Million Gas Pipe Replacement Program
June 13, 2024
The DC Public Service Commission voted NO on a $672 million unnecessary gas pipe replacement program that would have raised rates, put public health at risk, and contradicted the District’s climate goals.