News from the DCSEU

While the current national administration is rolling back environmental initiatives, DC’s efforts to support and promote a green agenda are paying off. In an unprecedented coup, on Aug. 31, DC became the first city in the world to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Cities Platinum leadership certification in recognition for achieving sustainability and resiliency goals.

Howard University recently completed an exterior LED lighting retrofit, receiving technical assistance and incentives from the DCSEU. The new installations boost lighting levels around the campus …

The DCSEU recently drafted an Op-Ed for Energy Efficiency Day that was published in The Hill: The danger and destruction of three high-category hurricanes within a week of each other on one side of …

American University recently teamed up with MeteoViva and the DCSEU to implement new technology and reduce energy consumption and costs in its historic McKinley Building, originally built in 1907 and …

As part of Energy Efficiency Day, WUSA-9 included a segment featuring the DCSEU, providing tips for consumers to save money and energy.

Washington, D.C., September 7, 2017 – Throughout the past six years, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) has served thousands of residents and businesses in the District of Columbia and thereby …

The DCSEU presented ISTUDIO architects with a 2016 DCSEU Energy Savings Leader Award for its dedication to the design of 21st century learning environments in Washington, DC. Several years ago, the …

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) presented Climate and Energy Leadership Awards to the District of Columbia, Fairfax County Public Schools, the District of Columbia’s …

Written by Matt Yurus for WUSA9, August 26, 2016  WASHINGTON (WUSA9) - The times, they are a changing in some of D.C.’s lower-income neighborhoods.

Free solar panels are beginning to cover the …

Washington, D.C., has embarked on an aggressive clean-energy plan, but a big challenge will be making sure it doesn't worsen existing inequalities.

Recently, the Atlantic held a policy forum engaging with regulators, industry leaders, innovators and community advocates in a conversation about making clean energy more accessible for all. DCSEU …

 The May 25 forum Putting Data to Work: Harness Your Building Metrics to Improve Performance provided a wealth of knowledge around the latest insights into how data integration and analysis, use …

The DCSEU was recently mentioned in an article published by the U.S. Office of Personnel. Read the full article below.   Last month we celebrated the forty-seventh annual Earth Day – a day for …

The DCSEU was recently mentioned in an article in the Washington Post, written by Audrey Hoffer.  Read below for full article.  Installing solar panels on your roof is not just for tree-hugging …

Washington, DC – May 24, 2016 - Yesterday, the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) named the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as a 2016 Northeast Business Leader for Energy …

The DCSEU was recently mentioned in an article in the Hill Rag about the District's recognition at the Paris Climate Talks (COP21). 

The DCSEU was recently featured in an article in Hillrag highlighting its rebates and incentives. Read below for full story.  There are many perks to living in DC, but did you know that as a DC …

The DCSEU was recently featured in a story in the Washington Informer highlighting its work with the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) under the Solar Advantage Plus Program. Read more.