This page is dedicated to resources and incentives for businesses in the District interested in becoming more sustainable. The page also provides information on environmental requirements and compliance,financial incentives, and other sustainability opportunities.
For information on how to celebrate your business’s commitment to sustainability, apply for a Sustainability Award and/or become a member of DOEE’s Sustainable Business Registry.
Resources for Sustainable Businesses
Regardless of the business's size or industry, the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is dedicated to assisting you on your path to sustainability. Our mission is to guide you in complying with environmental regulations and provide you with resources and incentives to help you in making well-informed choices that foster sustainable operations. Scroll down this page for environmental compliance resources for businesses.
Regulations and Compliance
The first step towards sustainability starts with environmental compliance. The following are a set of regulations and requirements that could be useful for your business or organization.
Search regulations and compliance by environmental category.
- Energy regulations
- Air Quality regulations
- Water Quality regulations
- Hazardous & toxic substances regulations
Regulations and compliance resources for waste and sustainable materials management:
Sustainability Programs and Resources
The District has other sustainability opportunities and programs being implemented that could be useful for your sustainability operations.
Learn more about them in the following categories:
- Green Building
- Water & Stormwater
- Circular Economy/Reuse
- Refrigerant Emissions
- Air Quality
- Waste
- Energy Efficiency Programs
- Transportation
Past Workshop and Training Presentations
Sustainability Case Studies
Are you interested in making your business more sustainable? The District’s Sustainability Award Winners lead by example. More than 100 case studies are available to provide you with tips, best practices, and real-life examples. Read the case studies or summaries.
Financial Incentives
By improving your sustainable operations, your businesses or organization is helping the District become the nation’s greenest, healthiest, and most sustainable city.
To continue supporting your business or organization, the District provides financial support in the form of incentives, grants, and other funding opportunities:
- DOEE Commercial Green Incentives
- DOEE Grants and Other Funding
- DSLBD Current Grant Opportunities
- DMPED Funding Opportunities
Business Resources By Industry
Learn more about other important sustainability resources and requirements by industry:
Hotels | Restaurants |
Hotel Association of Washington, DC, Home - HAWDC Green Hotels - Resources, Ecolabels and Standards | US EPA Energy Savings Tips for Small Businesses: Lodging | ENERGY STAR |
Restaurant Publications and Flyers Green DC Restaurants Actional Manual, Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD): DSLBD Publications Mayor’s Office - Resources for Businesses Destination DC Sustainability Travel Collaborative: (TBD) |
Healthcare | |
DC Health | doh (dc.gov) Practice Greenhealth District of Columbia’s Hospital Association (DCHA) | dcha.org U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Compendium of Federal Resources for Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Resilience |
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Landscapers | Commercial Properties |
Leaf Blower Laws, & Rebates Programs: Leaf Blower Laws, & Rebates Programs |
Environmental Issues - Office Buildings and Commercial Properties Energy Benchmarking Reporting Requirements: Energy Benchmarking |
Vendors for Native Pollinator Plants: Vendors for Native Pollinator Plants |
Green Building: Green Building in the District |
Autobody/Auto Repair Shops | |
DOEE GreenWrench: GreenWrench Technical Assistance Washington Auto Body Association |