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DOEE provides a few easy steps everyone can take to reduce consumption and be environmentally conscience.

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Making District homes environmentally healthy and friendly is a top priority for the DOEE. 

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Energy benchmarking means tracking a building’s energy and water use and using a standard metric to compare the building’s performance against past performance and to its peers nationwide.

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Energy Education

DOEE is devoted to educating the public about energy issues including conservation and efficiency!

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Generating energy by traditional means also generates greenhouse gases. When these gases become trapped in the atmosphere, climate change is the result.

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Grid modernization is an important component of the city’s energy strategy.

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Energy in the District

The District’s resource for energy efficiency. Learn about energy related services, programs, and plans.

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Laws and regulations related to energy, its sources and its use in the District.

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Low- and no-cost tips for businesses to contirbute to the sustainability of the District and the planet.

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Low- and no-cost tips for institutional and government buildings to contirbute to the sustainability of the District and the planet.

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Low- and no-cost tips for small businesses to contirbute to the sustainability of the District and the planet.

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Motor vehicles are the largest source of emissions in the District. To reduce these emissions, the District has implemented a law to limit engine idling. 

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Apply for certification and licensing for air pollution, hazardous substances, water quality.

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The District offers a vast amount of environmental data for interested researchers and residents to access.

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The environment is intrinsically tied to public health. And so, at DOEE, our work revolves around maintaining the health and safety of our residents.

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The District Department of the Environment offers a number of interactive maps for your review

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An index of DOEE's major services to the District.

Doing business in DC
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Business owners, managers, and employees need to comply with the District's environmental regulations and evaluate the environmental impact of your operations, products and services. 

Children and youth services
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The District law requires that all children get screened for lead exposure at both 1 and 2 years of age.

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