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 Government Must Meet Its Own Standards for Green Buildings
September 21, 2023
The Sierra Club testified against a zoning change that would allow a new building on the UDC campus that does not comply with the net-zero energy requirements in the Greener Government Buildings Act.
Groups Seek Answers on DC Utility Regulator Blocking Attendance at Public Meeting
September 20, 2023
Sierra Club and CCAN Action Network wrote to the DC Public Service Commission asking for an explanation for PSC staff blocking some members of the public from a public hearing on Washington Gas's application to raise rates 20%.
DC Council Must Act on $4.5 Billion Fossil Fuel Spending Proposal Amid Climate Inaction by Public Service Commission
August 16, 2023
The Sierra Club, Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA), and Washington Interfaith Network are seeking a DC Council hearing on DC regulators rubber stamping Washington Gas requests for costly fossil fuel pipeline spending.
Department of General Services Director Must Prioritize Clean Energy
July 13, 2023
Sierra Club DC Chapter Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison testified at the hearing on Delano Hunter's nomination to head the Department of General Services, calling for the agency to prioritize transitioning DC government buildings off fossil fuels.
DC Council Should Ensure Equitable Access to EV Charging
July 10, 2023
Sierra Club DC Chapter Clean Transportation Chair Mike Litt submitted testimony to the DC Council with recommendations for strengthening EV charging legislation before the Transportation and Environment Committee.
DC Should Prioritize Public Health by Replacing Lead Pipelines Without Delay
July 6, 2023
DC Chapter Clean Water Committee Chair Larry Martin testified before the DC Council in support of legislation to replace lead pipes that carry drinking water to District residents.
Residents, Advocates to D.C. Council: Prioritize Affordability, Public Health by Passing Healthy Homes Act
May 10, 2023
More than 80 residents and advocates testified before the DC Council in support of the Healthy Homes Act, which would help 30,000 low- and moderate-income District residents retrofit their homes to replace gas appliances with electric alternatives.
All DC Residents Deserve Climate, Health, and Economic Benefits of Transitioning Off Fossil Fuels
May 9, 2023
The Sierra Club's Mark Rodeffer called on the DC Council to ensure low- and moderate-income DC households can lower utility bills, eliminate indoor air pollution, and cut climate emissions by removing fossil fuels from their homes.
Interfaith, Climate Organizations React to DC Council Proposed Budget
April 26, 2023
The Sierra Club, Washington Interfaith Network, and Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA) issued a statement on a DC Council budget proposal to prioritize affordability, health, and the climate by funding for beneficial electrification.
Earth Day Cleanup Demonstrates Why DC Needs a Bottle Bill
April 22, 2023
Kenilworth Park. On blustery Earth Day, several hearty Sierra Club DC Chapter volunteers waded up to their waists to rid Watts Branch in Kenilworth Park of litter and trash. Most of what they fished out were plastic bottles and other beverage...