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As we head into the final week of the year, we want to give thanks and gratitude to our team at the DCSEU. We wrapped up the year with a Community Day of Service at Bread for the City Food Bank! Together, we packed 800 bags of recipes for hearty winter meals.
Due to extremely cold weather, electricity demand is expected to increase in the District and surrounding areas, resulting in a strained electrical grid. More information is available from the DC Public Service Commission below.
Electricity demand in the District is expected to rise sharply between now and 10am Dec. 25. This will put a strain on the electrical grid and we're asking residents to help conserve electricity if they’re able. See what you can do to help: https://bit.ly/3Gh9Oks
Oh, What Joy! 🔔The DCSEU team had a great time at our Holiday Party. Team members brought in their favorite homemade cookies and participated in an Ugly Sweater Contest.
S/o to contest winner, Program Assistant Kharan Pierce who blew judges away with an outfit celebrating her chihuahuas. 🎁
Yesterday, representatives from District government, the business community, and high school students from KIPP DC College Preparatory Academy Public Charter School gathered to preview the DC Water Brentwood Reservoir Community Solar installation that is currently under construction. ☀️
The community solar project led by NHT Ingenuity Power (a joint venture of National Housing Trust and Urban Ingenuity) at DC Water’s Brentwood Reservoir, is one of the largest in the District and will provide bill credits to more than 500 income-qualified families through Solar for All when complete in Spring 2023.🔋
Read more here: https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/press/government-officials-business-leaders-students-tour-community-solar-installation-that-will-support-income-qualified-dc-families
This year we participated in over 57 community events around the District! It's always a pleasure getting out in the community and connecting directly with the residents and businesses we serve.
Grab those LED light bulbs while DCSEU discounts are still available. This is the last month to purchase LED light bulbs at District retailers with a point-of-purchase discount. Head to our website and find a partner retailer near you. 💡
https://www.dcseu.com/homes/energy-efficient-lighting#find-contractor-retailer
In Case You Missed: DC ranked #6 in The ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard! This report rates how states have advanced their energy efficiency policies and programs. Since 2013 the District has moved from 30th to 6th in these rankings, with the DCSEU's efforts being highlighted in ACEEE's report.
to our team Book Swap & Luncheon last month. We love seeing everyone in person during the holidays! Thank you for catering ❤️
We can't think of a better way to kick off the holiday season! This month, the DCSEU team will be around the District. Check us out at the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia Winter Ready Event Series and Mayor Bowser's 24th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration. ❄️
The DCSEU is out in the community this week recruiting for the Workforce Development program. 🤝
Curious about the environmental impact of Thanksgiving dinner? You're not alone. .eco broke down the carbon footprint of your favorite holiday dishes. 🦃
Check out the full breakdown: https://brightly.eco/blog/carbon-footprint-of-thanksgiving-dinner
Utility Dive recently gave a shoutout to DC's program in their article titled "Bringing equity to electricity service through home, power sector and regulatory innovation."
Check out the full article: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/bringing-equity-to-electricity-service-through-home-power-sector-and-regul/630253/
Check out the progress of Brentwood Reservoir Solar! This project, built in partnership with DC Water, National Housing Trust , Urban Ingenuity, SunLight General Capital, NEO Energy, serving as EPC, & the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) through Solar for All (a Department of Energy & Environment program) will be a 1.8MW community solar project.
Once complete, the project will provide 100% of the clean energy at no cost to income-qualified DC households. ☀️
Have you been to the DC Costco lately? Look out for discounted LED lighting with special DCSEU pricing. Discounts end on December 31st! 💡
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💡 Daylight savings time ends on Sunday at 2am. With longer nights approaching, we've gathered some lighting tips to keep your home lit and the energy bills down this fall 🍂
https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/news-blog/blog-posts/fall-lighting-tips-to-save-energy-and-money
👻 Happy Halloween! Enjoy some humor 😀
It's Heat Pump & Water Heater Day! Check out these steps on the process of replacing your heating and cooling systems at home. Head to our website and apply for your heat pump rebate today!
☀️ Our and HVAC replacement team meeting residents where they are! This week we will be in the Deanwood neighborhood sharing DCSEU resources available to help homeowners and renters make clean energy upgrades to their homes!
A special shoutout to the dream team:
😎Phillip Haddix
😎Antoine Grant
😎Nineeka Dukes
😎Madison Johnson
🏡Home is where the heart (& sustainable practice) is.
👏 👏Congratulations to Seydou and Satish for completing their LEED Green Associate credentials through Train Green! With this credential they will both benefit the District's workforce capacity for green infrastructure
Head over to our website to learn more about Train Green and how you and your team can take courses and earn certifications at no cost with the DCSEU.
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Check out these lighting tips to save energy and money this Energy Efficiency Day! 💡
https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/news-blog/blog-posts/fall-lighting-tips-to-save-energy-and-money
🔋 Tomorrow is Energy Efficiency Day! We'll be celebrating with at the Southwest Library from 4-6pm.
Our team will be there to answer questions you have to get started on your energy efficiency journey in
In honor of we want to shoutout a few breweries we've worked with that are committed to clean energy in the District. Whether it be through solar-powered beer or efficient LED lighting, 🍻 cheers to these local breweries for providing a perfect fall beverage with sustainable twist 🎃
We are not letting keep us down - out here at talking to residents about how they can cut their energy costs and emissions
☀️Do you or a neighbor qualify for Solar for All in the District? You may also be eligible for HVAC replacement. Head over to our website and learn more about these programs that will reduce your energy costs and GHG emissions in DC 🔋
https://www.dcseu.com/solar-for-all
🤗We had a great time last month at the Brookland Open Streets event! Our team was able to share more about Solar For All, the (free) HVAC replacement program for income qualified residents, and workforce opportunities in the District.
We look forward to spending time with DC residents at the Georgia Ave. Open Streets event on October 1st 🍂 https://openstreets.dc.gov/event/georgia-avenue-â��-october-1-2022
Today 20 DC residents graduated from the DCSEU Workforce Development program and are now ready to join the growing energy efficiency industry in DC!
Thank you to our keynote speaker, Korey Gray, VP of Compliance and Business Development at DC Water and all our mentor organizations for ensuring our program participants, or externs as we call them, received proper training & experience to thrive in their careers.
Last week, Pat Richardson of Mid Atlantic Aero Barrier and John Allen showed our team what it takes to air-seal a home on the path to net zero energy use. We are excited to see more projects like this as we continue to prioritize clean energy and healthy homes in the District.
🔋 The Inflation Reduction Act is a massive law containing many provisions centered around clean energy. That's why we put together a breakdown of ways the law could impact residents and businesses in the District.
Check out the full breakdown & additional resources: https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/news-blog/blog-posts/how-will-the-inflation-reduction-act-affect-homes-and-businesses-in-the-district-here-s-a-breakdown
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🚧Don't wait! Increase your capacity and your staff's ability to take on the growing needs of the market. Find out how to register for the 2nd cohort of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training at no-cost through Train Green.
This self-paced course can help prepare individuals to take on leadership roles as it relates to the creation of energy management strategies within a facility. In the District that's an invaluable certification as many buildings prep to meet the Building Energy Performance Standards ().
Find out more: https://www.dcseu.com/about/courses/certified-energy-manager-on-demand-training-program-and-cem-exam-self-paced
The sales have arrived! While you're taking advantage of appliance sales this weekend, remember to choose ENERGY STAR appliances and save more with a DCSEU rebate.
Check out more information: https://www.dcseu.com/homes
🍃Take advantage of even more savings! When you purchase electric lawncare equipment, apply for a DCSEU rebate & save even more. Visit our website to learn more about how you can save with electric lawn care.🍂
https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care
Out here at Brookland talking to residents and businesses about how we can help them cut their energy costs and emissions.
Gearing up for ! Come visit us on 12th Street NE between Irving and Jackson Street.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released their state scorecard for pathways to decarbonized housing. DC ranked #8 overall across the country and remains a leader in cross-agency coordination, low-income efficiency programs, and the adoption of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).
Check out the full report: https://www.aceee.org/research-report/h2201
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Throughout the remainder of 2022, the DCSEU is partnering with local retailers to provide discounted LED lightbulbs. Save on your electricity bills, get lights that last longer and put off less heat, and reduce CO2 emissions by heading to https://www.dcseu.com/maketheswitch and finding a retailer near you!
💡ENERGY STAR® LED lights use 90% less energy and last 50 times longer than their incandescent counterparts.
Visit www.MakeTheSwitchDC.com to find retailers with discounted bulbs near you.
Visit a participating local retailer before January 1, 2023, to take advantage of discounted LED light bulbs in DC. Visit www.MakeTheSwitchDC.com to find a retailer in your zip code.
Yolanda Hayden came to us through the program and now works at the DCSEU as the Training Coordinator for Train Green (SEICBP). Head to our blog and learn about Yolanda's experience re-entering the workforce and her journey to becoming a key member of workforce development in the District!
https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/news-blog/blog-posts/coming-full-circle-yolanda-hayden
Whether you walk or ride, an electric mower is a step in the right direction 🍃
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☀️Do you or a neighbor qualify for Solar for All in the District? You may also be eligible for HVAC replacement. Head over to our website and learn more about these programs that will reduce your energy costs and GHG emissions in DC 🔋 https://www.dcseu.com/solar-for-all
The #LaborDay sales have arrived! While you're taking advantage of appliance sales this weekend, remember to choose ENERGY STAR appliances and save more with a DCSEU rebate. Check out more information: https://www.dcseu.com/homes
🍃Take advantage of even more #LaborDay savings! When you purchase electric lawncare equipment, apply for a DCSEU rebate & save even more. Visit our website to learn more about how you can save with electric lawn care.🍂 https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care
Throughout the remainder of 2022, the DCSEU is partnering with local retailers to provide discounted LED lightbulbs. Save on your electricity bills, get lights that last longer and put off less heat, and reduce CO2 emissions by heading to https://www.dcseu.com/maketheswitch and finding a retailer near you! #MakeTheSwitch #LEDLights #LEDs
💡ENERGY STAR® LED lights use 90% less energy and last 50 times longer than their incandescent counterparts. Visit www.MakeTheSwitchDC.com to find retailers with discounted bulbs near you. #MakeTheSwitchDC #LEDLights #EnergyStar #EnergyEfficiency
Visit a participating local retailer before January 1, 2023, to take advantage of discounted LED light bulbs in DC. Visit www.MakeTheSwitchDC.com to find a retailer in your zip code.
#OnTheBlog Yolanda Hayden came to us through the #WorkforceDevelopment program and now works at the DCSEU as the Training Coordinator for Train Green (SEICBP). Head to our blog and learn about Yolanda's experience re-entering the workforce and her journey to becoming a key member of workforce development in the District! https://www.dcseu.com/news-blog/news-blog/blog-posts/coming-full-circle-yolanda-hayden
We're here to help you breathe easier at home! Check out our website and learn more how electric lawncare is a good alternative for a #CleanerCut. https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care#get-started-anchor
We’re in the thick of lawn season, and the DCSEU is cutting the cost of switching to an electric lawn mower for DC residents and businesses. Take advantage of NEW electric lawn mower rebates and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for a #CleanerCut https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care
Kick Gas to the Curb: Today’s electric lawn equipment is reliable and easy to use. Visit our website today and take advantage of the #ElectricLawncare rebates while discovering more reasons to make the switch: https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care#get-started-anchor
New electric lawncare rebates are now available for DC residents and businesses. Make the switch from gas equipment, save some 💰, and get a #CleanerCut. Apply for a rebate today: https://www.dcseu.com/homes/electric-lawn-care#get-started-anchor
🎓This month, 22 District residents graduated from our Workforce Development program! The externs are now ready to enter or continue their careers in the #GreenEconomy 🎉 A special s/o to Program Manager Gleniss V. Brown Wade whose efforts make this program a success! Head over to our site and sign up to become a future mentor or extern for our next cohort starting on June 20th: https://www.dcseu.com/workforce-development
The DCSEU's #SolarForAllDC ☀️ program in partnership with the Department of Energy & Environment has worked with local contractors to install over 325 solar systems on single-family homes and complete 166 community solar installations that will cut electricity costs for 6,000 income-qualified DC families over the next 15 years! 🎉 We are proud of our team and partners for the impactful work to ensure a clean energy future for the District #InfrastructureWeek Head over to our website: https://www.dcseu.com/solar-for-all to learn more about how you can benefit from this initiative.
Wonder what it's like to intern with us at the DCSEU? Check out what some of our past interns had to say. We invite college students at all levels to apply for one of our available internships where you'll learn about energy efficiency, renewable energy, economic development, community equity, and more ✳️ #DCInternships #Internships
Don't miss out on these 2021 tax credits if you made ENERGY STAR upgrades to your home: https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits/non_business_energy_property_tax_credits
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