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Mark Rodeffer testified for the Sierra Club in support of legislation to allow more renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in DC's historic districts.

The Sierra Club testified in support of Richard Beverly's re-nomination to the Public Service Commission because he is the only commission member holding DC's utility accountable for meeting DC's climate commitments.

The DC Chapter announces the calendar and nominations process for its 2024 Executive Committee election.

We're excited to share a list of some of the DC Chapter’s summer activities, and we hope you can join us for some!

Sierra Club DC Chapter Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison sent a letter to the District Department of Buildings urging the agency to move expeditiously and transmit updated building code proposals to the mayor. This process has been significantly...

The DC Public Service Commission voted NO on a $672 million unnecessary gas pipe replacement program that would have raised rates, put public health at risk, and contradicted the District’s climate goals.

Mayor Bowser’s budget proposes a sneaky gimmick that will dramatically destabilize DC’s solar market and take thousands of dollars from DC communities in a circular scheme to siphon resources meant for clean energy development.

The National Park Service approved a plan to cut down over 1,200 trees—including hundreds of heritage trees—to renovate a golf course in Rock Creek National Park. DC deserves a better process.

Sustainable Transportation Committee Chair Mike Litt lauded additional WMATA funding but called for dedicated Metro funding, in addition to better transit service and infrastructure, heightened bike and pedestrian safety, and more electrification.

Chapter Clean Energy Committee Chair Lara Levison testified against Mayor Bowser's budget proposals to slash funding for climate and clean energy initiatives and eviscerate environmental laws the DC Council passed in recent decades.