We received the sad news last week that Clean Currents is closing its operations and turning its wind power customers back over to Pepco to use their default fuel supply. Former Clean Currents customers who want to remain on clean energy have several Continue Reading...

GWIPL and Groundswell have been busy this year organizing community green power purchases for residents and organizations alike. Here's some information on what they're doing for organizations and how you can get yours signed up. "We are Continue Reading...

  DC's Great Streets programs is offering capital improvement grants for up to $85,000 for businesses on certain streets in DC, and Connecticut Ave NW is one of them. If your business is located on Con Continue Reading...

When: Wednesday, January 8th 7pm-9pm Where: Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library (CPK First Floor Auditorium), 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 DC Sun has been organizing bulk solar purchases across Continue Reading...

Just in from DC SUN - see the note below if you're interested in installing solar panels on your home in Petworth, Mt. Pleasant, Capitol Hill, or Wards 3, 5 or 7. If you have questions, they will have a table at our Continue Reading...

Following quick on the heels of the Sustainable DC plan launch, plans for our local transportation and energy systems are underway. Find out what's happening and get involved by coming to one of the public engagement meetings. Advocate for what you w Continue Reading...

Did you know that today is World Environment Day? Established by the UN Environment Programme in 1972, this is a day for positive environmental action. In case you're looking for something to do to mark th Continue Reading...

Please mark your calendars for April 27-29th. The University of the District of Columbia will host the second annual International Urban Sustainability Summit. This year's theme is "Food and Water: Sus Continue Reading...

On February 29, 2012, nine Presidents of District of Columbia universities and colleges, along with Mayor Vincent C. Gray, signed the Mayor’s College and University Sustainability Pledge (CUSP). The first initiative of its kind in the country, the CU Continue Reading...

DC Councilmember Mary Cheh recently introduced the Pesticide Education and Control Amendment Act of 2012, designed to protect District residents against harm from pesticides. A hearing for this bill has been scheduled for noon on Monday, February 27 Continue Reading...