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Apply for the District Sustainability Awards!

2017 Sustainability Awards

These awards recognize outstanding organizations for their environmental stewardship and innovative best practices. If you live or work in the District, you may nominate your favorite sustainability champion, green business, or nonprofit.

Mayor's Order: Commitment to Adopt, Honor, and Uphold the Paris Agreement

Mayor's Order:
Commitment to Adopt, Honor, and Uphold the Paris Agreement. Read More>>

District Launches Climate Ready DC Plan, Announces Projects to Reduce Flood Risks

New plan identifies actions the District will take to prepare for climate change.

Clean Energy DC Report

A companion to Climate Ready DC, Clean Energy DC provides tools for addressing climate change and for meeting key energy and climate goals of the District’s Sustainable DC Plan. Read More>>

Licensure for Mold Professionals

DOEE is now accepting applications for licensure for all mold professionals wishing to perform mold assessment or mold remediation work in the District. Read More>>

Food Service Foam Ban

The District has banned the use of food service products made of expanded polystyrene. Foam is among the 5 most common types of trash in the Anacostia River. Read More>>

Anacostia River Explorers

Join Anacostia River Explorers to learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, the environmental threats it faces, and the solutions helping it realize its full potential. Read More>>

Featured Services

Energy Assistance

DOEE can help you with your energy and utility bills. Discounts on Your Utility Bills

Green Buildings

The District is a national leader in green building which supports the Sustainable DC Plan.

Licenses and Permits

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

Lead-Based Paint Accreditation

Accreditation, certification and permitting protects humans and the environment.

Energy Benchmarking

Energy benchmarking means tracking a building’s energy and water use and using a standard...

Fishing Licenses

Obtain a license from any one of the many fishing license vendors in the District.

RiverSmart Programs

From rain barrels to permeable pavement, RiverSmart helps reduce stormwater runoff.

Sustainability

A sustainable future will ensure equity and prosperity for every District resident.

Upcoming Events

Aug 2 2017 - 09:00

2013 Stormwater Management Guidebook

Aug 22 2017 - 09:00

Stormwater Training: Using the Stormwater Database

Aug 23 2017 - 09:00

Stormwater Training: Generation and Certification of Stormwater Retention Credits

Latest

Jul 21 2017

DOEE Announces Intent to Award 10 "Solar For All" Grants Totaling $13.2 Million to Deploy 7MW of Solar

Projects will increase access to solar for low-income families, create new green jobs, and reduce...

Jul 12 2017

DOEE Calls for Nominations for 2017 District Sustainability Awards

Voting for People’s Choice Awards will begin on August 15, 2017

Jun 27 2017

Mayor Bowser Announces Green Financing Deal with DC United

This deal marks the nation’s largest single PACE note issued to date, and the first issued...

Jun 26 2017

Washington, DC Number One on EPA’s 2017 Top Cities List

Last year, DC’s ENERGY STAR buildings helped the District save $167 million in total energy...

Jun 8 2017

2017 Electric Vehicle Grand Prix to be Held at RFK this Saturday

14 area high schools will race their own, hand-built electric vehicles.

Jul 21 2017

Proposed Air Quality Permit 6545-R1 - Wm. P. Gelberg

PUBLIC NOTICEProposed Air Quality Permit 6545-R1, Wm. P. Gelberg, Inc. T/A Gelberg Signs, Operation...

Jul 21 2017

Notice of Funding Availability- Analysis of 2013 Sustainable DC Plan

DOEE seeks eligible entities to determine how close the 143 actions in the 2013 Sustainable DC Plan...

Jul 21 2017

Proposed Air Quality Permit 6554-R2 - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Air Quality Permit 6554-R2, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority...

Jul 14 2017

Proposed Air Quality Permit 7161 - U.S. General Services Administration

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Air Quality Permit 7161, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA),...

Jul 14 2017

Proposed Air Quality Permit 7169 - Georgetown University

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Air Quality Permit 7169, Georgetown University, Construction and operation...

May 27 2015

Retroactive Discount on Stormwater Fee Discount Ending Soon

Apply before July 31, 2015 to receive a Retroactive Discount on DDOE’s Stormwater Fee using a...

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Department of Energy & Environment

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1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 535-2600
Fax: (202) 535-2881
TTY: (800) 855-1000
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