District of Columbia

When the District of Columbia develops clean energy programs, it has to handle many types of buildings – including commercial and multifamily properties of various sizes. In this interview, Anmol Vanamali, director of financing strategies at District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), outlines the approach stakeholders have taken to face this complex set of challenges.

Climate change was on ballots across the United States recently. The results were mixed but leave room for increased climate action in the next two years and beyond.

The election produced some wins for the climate but also underscored the power of the fossil fuel industry.

Electrification of on-road vehicles will be an important part of decarbonizing the transportation sector.

Energy Efficiency:

Source: ACEEE

Buildings:
Score 6.00 / 8

Utilities:
Score 8.50 / 20

Transportation:
Score 8.00 / 10

Source: DSIRE

Energy Efficiency Programs:
28 Incentives and Policies

Solar Power:

Source: DSIRE

Renewable Energy Programs:
8 Incentives and Policies

Solar Energy Programs:
8 Incentives and Policies

Source: YPCCC

89%

of people in District of Columbia support funding research into renewable energy sources in 2018.

(+5 of the national average)
(est. 412,979 of 462,997 adults)

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