The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:30:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-cropped-cropped-cropped-INFORMER-I2-32x32.png The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com 32 32 121622320 How to Prepare for the New Electricity Prices This Summer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-standard-offer-service/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/pepco-standard-offer-service/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1228292

Pepco's Standard Offer Service (SOS) prices are projected to increase due to market volatility, decreased generation capacity, and rising demand, so District residents should prepare for a significant increase in their electricity bills beginning in June, and can take steps such as using less electricity, improving home energy efficiency, and using alternative cooling strategies to lower their bill.

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PowerPath DC: Building a Sustainable Energy Future for the District https://www.washingtoninformer.com/powerpath-dc-renewable-energy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/powerpath-dc-renewable-energy/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1228295

PowerPath DC, an initiative led by the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, is transforming the city's energy grid by implementing innovative renewable energy pilot projects and community engagement, ensuring the city's energy future is not only sustainable, but equitable and resilient.

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A Blueprint for the District’s Sustainable Future https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dcpsc-clean-energy-initiatives/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dcpsc-clean-energy-initiatives/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1204887 A large solar installation in Ward 8 that is helping power the District's Solar for All program

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC) has made significant progress in advancing clean energy initiatives across the city, including through innovative pilot projects, a standardized benefit-cost analysis framework, and infrastructure projects that enhance the grid's resiliency and reliability.

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A Renewed Commitment to Create More Opportunities for Diverse Businesses in the District https://www.washingtoninformer.com/a-renewed-commitment-to-create-more-opportunities-for-diverse-businesses-in-the-district/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/a-renewed-commitment-to-create-more-opportunities-for-diverse-businesses-in-the-district/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1189489

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia ensures that the utility companies in D.C. deliver reliable and high-quality services at reasonable rates while also helping to achieve the District's clean energy goals.

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Helping District Residents Fight Climate Change In Their Own Homes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/helping-district-residents-fight-climate-change-in-their-own-homes/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/helping-district-residents-fight-climate-change-in-their-own-homes/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1188239

For many of us, summer is a time to celebrate and enjoy sunny days with our loved ones. However, summers in the District of Columbia can also pose significant challenges for families, neighbors and the environment.

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D.C.’s Path to Climate Resilience https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-s-path-to-climate-resilience/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-s-path-to-climate-resilience/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1179943 Solar panels and canopies at the Royal Courts Apartments on 4th Street SE (Courtesy of Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia)

Emile C. Thompson, chairman of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (DCPSC), says he’s proud of the District’s many accomplishments in the clean energy transition.

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How the DCPSC Works to Create a Clean Energy Future https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-the-dcpsc-works-to-create-a-clean-energy-future/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/how-the-dcpsc-works-to-create-a-clean-energy-future/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1166373

Can you imagine a time when the District of Columbia is the healthiest, greenest, and most livable place in the country?

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