Happy Energy Efficiency Day! OPC Community Outreach Specialist Denise Blackson joined reps of Department of Energy & Environment, DC Sustainable Energy Utility & Public Service Commission District of Columbia for an #EEday2020 webinar. She says it’s good to unplug appliances & clean the fridge to reduce electricity usage. #OPCeducates #Here2HelpDC
OPC Water Services Division Attorney Grace Soderberg testified last evening @ the DC Water Board public hearing on their proposed 2021 & 2022 rates. Advocating to ensure reasonable rates & tangible benefits for all DC consumers, OPC recommends the rate changes be put on hold in light of uncertain economic times. #OPCAdvocates
DCOPC’s Community Outreach Specialist Jean Gross-Bethel gives some #Fridaythoughts about assistance we can provide to consumers who are @ home due to the #pandemic & using more electricity, gas & water. She commented at a webinar hosted by the Office of the Tenant Advocate: “Protecting Yourself From Summer’s High Utility Costs.” We’re #Here2HelpDC. Call us @ (202) 727-3071.
Can’t figure out why your utility bills are way too high? It could be due to a mistake as was the case with this property owner. At a DC Council hearing, she said how OPC-DC helped her successfully dispute her high water bill. If you have a complaint with your water, gas, electric or local phone bill or service, call OPC-DC @ (202) 727-3071. We’ll work with you to try to resolve it.
OPC-DC thanks all consumers who applauded our advocacy in testifying at the agency’s DC Council oversight hearing Wednesday. Ms. Stroman needed help getting her 80-year-old father’s utilities back on and OPC answered the call.
People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye and the staff at OPC-DC wish all #happyholidays! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy the celebrations with family and friends!
ICYMI: People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye testifies on behalf of DC consumers @ the Public Service Commission hearing on November 6 on the July 27 power outage in Northwest. 3 of 3 comments. #OPCDCAdvocates #OPCDCEducates #OPCDCProtects
ICYMI: People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye testifies on behalf of DC consumers @ the Public Service Commission hearing on November 6 on the July 27 power outage in Northwest. 2 of 3 comments. #OPCDCAdvocates #OPCDCEducates #OPCDCProtects
ICYMI: People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye testifies on behalf of DC consumers @ the Public Service Commission hearing on November 6 on the July 27 Pepco power outage in Northwest. 1 of 3 comments on Pepco’s root cause (RC) report & OPC’s investigation. #OPCDCAdvocates #OPCDCEducates #OPCDCProtects
Pleased to welcome Deputy Mayor Lucinda Babers & staff from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure for our 1st energy efficiency workshop, conducted by our Denise Blackson, in the new OPC-DC Energy Affordability Lab right in our offices. 1st tip: LED lights are up to 80% more energy efficient. #OPCEducates
People's Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye addressing Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners at Dc Council Chairman Phil Mendelson’s Quarterly ANC Meeting
And the winner is...OPC-DC recognized as an “Innovation All-Star” by SmartEnergyIP, an organization within SmartMark Communications LLC that highlights the benefits of energy tech & innovation for consumers. Our new Energy Affordability Lab is applauded as an outstanding model “smart home,” designed to teach DC residents how to save energy & money on utility bills. People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye accepts the award @ the Smart Grid Customer Education Symposium, a meeting of advocates & industry professionals sharing best practices.
The 10th Annual OPC-DC Social Services Summit wraps up with agencies talking about how they assist consumers. Closing out an enlightening day, our Deputy People’s Counsel tells why the Summit is so important to what we do in helping utility consumers. #OPCgoesSocial. District of Columbia Public Service Commission DC Department of Aging and Community Living AARP DC
At the OPC-DC Social Services Summit l, Troye Bullock, Jr. talks about how he rose from homelessness to co-found and operate GOODProjects, which runs community programs to bring DC families out of poverty and youth away from violence. OPC-DC has held the Summit for 10 years to give agencies and nonprofits an opportunity to network to collectively improve outreach to utility consumers. #OPCgoesSocial
@ OPC-DC’ Social Services Summit, Dr Elvin Ramos of UDC Community College leads the”Community Action Poverty Simulation.” It’s a unique tool to help people understand what it’s like to be short on money to pay for utilities and other necessities. #OPCgoesSocial
@ OPC-DC’ Social Services Summit, Dr Elvin Ramos of UDC Community College leads the”Community Action Poverty Simulation.” It’s a unique tool to help people understand what it’s like to be short on money to pay for utilities and other necessities. #OPCgoesSocial
OPC-DC hosting the 10th Annual Social Services Summit
Come on down to #PARKingDay2019 14th & U NW and 2100 MLK Jr. Ave SE until 4 pm!
OPC-DC live from #PARKingDay @ 2100 MLK J. Ave SE. We’ll be providing info on how we help water, natural gas, electric and local phone consumers. Come file a complaint, get info about solar, and also get some goodies, play games and have fun. PARKingDay is a national event to promote green spaces, sustainability and community engagement.
People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye is featured on DC Public Library Radio on the podcast, “All Things Local.” She talks with DCPL’s Olubunmi V. Bakare about how she came to be the advocate for DC utility consumers, OPC’s work on numerous fronts, and what inspires her. The People’s Counsel gives a challenge to young people in this clip. Hear the full podcast @ https://bit.ly/2kOARNd or https://apple.co/2kknWlS
A great visit to W.B. Patterson Elementary today. OPC-DC's kid-friendly workshops teach students about the importance of saving energy. We'd love to come to your school too. Call our Denise @ 202.727.3071. #OPCinYourNeighborhood #Ward8
OPC-DC is hosting the 2nd in a series of Utility Town Halls across the District to give consumers an opportunity to ask questions about your electric, gas, local phone and water services. Stay tuned for info on the next one.
OPC-DC is hosting the 2nd in a series of Utility Town Halls across the District to give consumers an opportunity to ask questions about your electric, gas, local phone and water services. Stay tuned for info on the next one.
OPC-DC is hosting the 2nd in a series of Utility Town Halls across the District to give consumers an opportunity to ask questions about your electric, gas, local phone and water services.
OPC-DC preparing to go live from our Utility Town Hall @ Mount Airy Baptist Church. Join us when we get underway soon.
At the OPC fiscal year 2020 budget hearing @ the DC Council, Micro Business Network owner, Soyun Park, praises the agency for helping DC small businesses save money, alerting them to energy tax rebates, for example. Utility bills are the top concern affecting their survival. See the full hearing 3 minutes in: bit.ly/2WTKN5s. Read the People’s Counsel’s testimony here: bit.ly/2FSsIh6
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