District of Columbia News
The following news clips highlight District of Columbia involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
September 30, 2012
Washington D.C. City Government 100% Wind Powered
Washington D.C. city government agrees to purchase 100% renewable energy for 2012. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
September 21, 2011
Green Racing Marks Its 25th Competition
The DOE-sponsored Green Racing program, which raises awareness of alternative fuels and energy efficiency, has hit a milestone with its 25th race in the Michelin Green X Challenge. More
July 13, 2011
Team Florida Takes "Sunshine State" Moniker Seriously
Team Florida, competing in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 this fall, is made up of researchers from four Sunshine State universities who designed their house for hot, humid climates. More
July 6, 2011
D.C. Community Comes Together in the Name of Sustainability, Affordability
One team in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 is already preparing for life after the Decathlon, as the houses they build will become residences in Washington, D.C. More
March 31, 2011
Washington D.C. Recognized as Leading U.S. Green Power Community
EPA recognized Washington D.C. as the top Green Power Community for collectively purchasing nearly 756 million kWh of green power annually, over 8 percent of the community's total electricity use. District leaders have initiated a challenge to increase green power purchases to over 1 billion kWh annually by August 31, 2011. More
March 23, 2011
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Participants Bring Innovation to D.C.'s Ward 7
In honor of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011—which challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive—we are profiling each of the 20 teams participating in the competition. More
November 17, 2010
DOE-Backed Public EV Charging Program Expands to Washington, D.C.
The first public electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Washington, D.C., was unveiled by ChargePoint America, with construction supported in part by a $15 million DOE Recovery Act grant. More
February 4, 2009
GM Tells Cities How to Prepare for Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
General Motors Corporation (GM) is planning to test its upcoming extended-range electric vehicle, the Chevy Volt, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, California. Other communities can test the vehicle as well, but GM prefers that they be "plug-in-ready." More