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DC Code § 8-1771.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M - Energy Efficiency Standards|§ 8-1771.04. New and revised standards

The Mayor may adopt rules to establish increased efficiency standards for the products listed in § 8-1771.02 or efficiency standards for products not specifically listed in § 8-1771.02 if he or she determines that increased efficiency standards would serve to promote energy conservation in the District of Columbia; provided, that no new or increased efficiency standards shall become effective in less than one year following the adoption of the rule establishing the efficiency standard; provided further, that a substantially identical standard shall have been adopted by statute or regulation in California. The Mayor may apply for a waiver of federal preemption in accordance with federal procedures under section 325 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, approved December 22, 1975 (89 Stat. 923; 42 U.S.C. § 6295 ), for state efficiency standards for any product regulated by the federal government. (b) At least once every 5 years, the Mayor shall evaluate whether the efficiency standards for products listed in § 8-1771.02, or any rules issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this subsection, best serve to promote energy conservation in the District of Columbia, and issue a report to the Council on his or her findings.  (Dec. 11, 2007, D.C. Law 17-64, § 5, 54 DCR 10964; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-195, § 2(d), 68 DCR 00039.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1771.02. Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-195: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-195 provided that the creation of subsection (b) of this section by § 2(d) of D.C. Law 23-195 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 8-1771.05a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M - Energy Efficiency Standards|§ 8-1771.05a. Protection against repeal of federal standards

(a) If any of the energy or water conservation standards issued or approved for publication by the Office of the United States Secretary of Energy as of January 19, 2017, pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Parts 430-431 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations) ("2017 federal standard"), are withdrawn, repealed, or otherwise voided, the minimum energy or water efficiency level permitted in the District of Columbia for such products shall be set at the 2017 federal standard, and the product shall not be sold, leased, or rented, offered for sale, lease, or rent, or installed in the District unless the efficiency of the product meets or exceeds the 2017 federal standard. (b) This section shall not apply to any federal energy or water conservation standard set aside by a court upon the petition of a person who will be adversely affected, as provided in 42 U.S.C. § 6306(b).  (Dec. 11, 2007, D.C. Law 17-64, § 6a; as added Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-195, § 2(e), 68 DCR 00039.)  Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 23-195: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-195 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-195 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 8-1771.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M - Energy Efficiency Standards|§ 8-1771.06. Electric company purchases of distribution transformers — Public Service Commission rule

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) “Electric company” shall have the same meaning as in § 34-207. (2) “Liquid-immersed distribution transformer” means a transformer that: (A) Has an input voltage of 34,500 volts or less; (B) Has an output voltage of 600 volts or less; (C) Uses oil or other liquid as a coolant; and (D) Is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz. (3) “Transformer” means a device consisting of 2 or more coils of insulated wire and that is designed to transfer alternating current by electromagnetic induction from one coil to another to change the original voltage or current value. (b) Within 365 days of the date that the United States Department of Energy issues a final rule on liquid-immersed distribution transformers, the Public Service Commission shall adopt a rule governing the purchase of liquid-immersed distribution transformers by the electric company. The rule shall ensure that, subject to availability, all such purchases occurring on or after January 1, 2009 are based on the life-cycle cost methodology contained in section 2 of Standard TP 1-2002 published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The Public Service Commission may also consider additional inventory management costs as costs for inclusion within the life-cycle cost methodology to be used by an electric company for purposes of this section. Except as provided herein, the rule shall be consistent with regulations pertaining to liquid-immersed distribution transformers adopted by the United States Department of Energy.  (Dec. 11, 2007, D.C. Law 17-64, § 7, 54 DCR 10964.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 34-302.01.
DC Code § 8-1774.51 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N-i - Solar energy Collection Devices for Cooperative Associations|§ 8-1774.51. Limitation on authority of homeowners associations, condominium owners associations, and cooperative housing associations to prohibit the installation and use of solar energy collection devices

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) "Condominium owners association" means a unit owners' association, as described in § 42-1903.01. (2) "Cooperative housing association" means an association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, organized for the purpose of owning and operating residential real property, the shareholders or members of which, by reason of their ownership of a stock or membership certificate, a proprietary lease, or other evidence of membership, are entitled to occupy a dwelling unit pursuant to the terms of a proprietary lease or occupancy agreement. (3) "Homeowners association" means a mandatory membership association of owners of residential property created and formed pursuant to a recorded instrument including a declaration of covenants, limitations, and conditions, which subjects property within the homeowners association to certain restrictive covenants. (4) "Solar energy collection device" means a system used to capture and use solar energy, including a passive heating panel or building component and solar photovoltaic apparatus. (b) A homeowners association, condominium owners association, or cooperative housing association shall not prohibit an owner or member from installing or using a solar energy collection device on the owner's or member's property or residential unit, or on a roof that only covers one owner's or member's property or residential unit, regardless of whether the roof is considered part of the common elements; provided, that a homeowners association, condominium owners association, or cooperative housing association may: (1) Prohibit the installation or use of a solar energy collection device on the common elements of the association, other than a roof that only covers one owner's or member's property or residential unit; and (2) Establish reasonable guidelines, other than aesthetic guidelines, on the installation and use of a solar energy collection device for the purposes of preventing nuisance to other owners or members of the association. (c) Reasonable guidelines established under subsection (b)(2) of this section may provide that an owner or member who installs or uses a solar energy collection device shall be financially responsible for any: (1) Maintenance or repair to the solar energy collection device; and (2) Damages caused by the installation or use of the solar energy collection device.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-142, § 2, 65 DCR 5975.)
DC Code § 8-1775.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17O - Wind Energy|§ 8-1775.01. Renewable energy study

Within one year after October 22, 2008, the Mayor shall commission a study to determine the economic, legal, and technical viability of the District government pursuing a new large-scale wind energy project through public financing or private financing.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 601, 55 DCR 9225.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 601 of Clean and Affordable Energy Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-508, September 25, 2008, 55 DCR 10856). Editor's Notes Section 602 of D.C. Law 17-250 provided: “This title shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.”
DC Code § 8-1776.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17P - Smart Lighting|§ 8-1776.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term “DDOE” means the District Department of the Environment.  (Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1041, 57 DCR 181.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1041 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1041 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Short Title Short title: Section 1040 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle E of title I of the act may be cited as the “Smart Lighting Study Act of 2009”.
DC Code § 8-1776.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17P - Smart Lighting|§ 8-1776.02. Smart lighting study

(a) Within 270 days after March 3, 2010, DDOE shall submit a report to the Council recommending strategies and standards for optimal lighting methods and levels in the District. The report shall address: (1) Public safety; (2) Energy efficiency; (3) Cost efficiency; (4) Effects on environmental health; and (5) Aesthetics. (b) In producing the report required by subsection (a) of this section, DDOE shall: (1) Consult with civil servants who have technical expertise and work for the Office of Planning, the Department of General Services, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the District Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, and appropriate federal authorities, including the General Services Administration, the Architect of the Capitol, and the National Capital Planning Commission; (2) Solicit input from the public; and (3) Evaluate recognized lighting standards, including standards promulgated by the Illuminating Engineering Society and the International Dark Sky Association.  (Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1042, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 63, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Department of General Services” for “Office of Property Management” in (b)(1). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 8-1777.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17Q - Government Energy Reduction|§ 8-1777.01. Energy reduction

(a) The Mayor shall develop a plan that results in a 15% reduction in energy use by each District agency and instrumentality. (b) The plan shall: (1) Include specific recommendations on implementation, including the resources and the time period required to implement the plan; (2) Be submitted to the Council on or before December 31, 2009; and (3) Consider all sources of energy.  (Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1111, 57 DCR 181.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1111 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1111 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Short Title Short title: Section 1110 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle L of title I of the act may be cited as the “Energy Reduction Planning Act of 2009”.
DC Code § 8-1779.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17S - Submission of State Energy Plans|§ 8-1779.01. Submission of state energy plans to Council prior to filing with federal agency

The Mayor shall submit, on an annual basis, all federally required state energy plans and modifications of approved state energy plans for the following energy programs to the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) for its review and approval prior to submission to the federal agency administering the program: (1) The supplementary weather assistance program for low-income persons authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 6851 et seq. [42 U.S.C. § 6861 et seq.]; (2) The state energy conservation programs authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 6201 et seq.; (3) The energy conservation programs for schools, hospitals, and buildings owned by units of local governments and public care institutions authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 6371 et seq.; (4) The energy outreach programs authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq. [repealed]; and (5) The home energy assistance program for low-income persons authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 8621 et seq.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-173, § 2, 33 DCR 7224.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-911. 1981 Ed., § 1-1911. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-911 and § 8-1779.02. References in Text 42 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., referred to in (4), was repealed by P.L. 102-486, Title I, Subtitle E, § 143(a), 106 Stat. 2843, effective October 24, 1992.
DC Code § 8-1779.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17S - Submission of State Energy Plans|§ 8-1779.02. Limitation of expenditures

The Mayor shall not expend, except in accordance with a state energy plan identified in § 8-1779.01, any revenues owed or accruing to the District of Columbia (“District”) on or after January 27, 1986, as a result of action taken by the United States Department of Energy pursuant to the following authority: (1) 12 U.S.C. § 1904, note, as incorporated by 15 U.S.C. § 754(a)(1) [expired]; (2) 15 U.S.C. § 757 et seq. [expired]; (3) 42 U.S.C. § 7101 et seq.; and (4) Section 155 of a Joint Resolution Making further continuing appropriations and providing for productive employment for the fiscal year 1983, and for other purposes, effective December 21, 1982 (96 Stat. 1830) [Public Law 97-377, § 155, 96 Stat. 1919].  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-173, § 3, 33 DCR 7224.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-912. 1981 Ed., § 1-1912. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-912. References in Text 15 U.S.C. §§ 754 and 757, referred to in (1) and (2), respectively, have been omitted pursuant to the terms of former 15 U.S.C. § 760g.
DC Code § 8-1779.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17S - Submission of State Energy Plans|§ 8-1779.03. Review period; time for filing state energy plans; approval

Each state energy plan shall be submitted to the Council for a 60-day review period (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess) at least 90 days before the plan is required to be submitted to the federal agency administering the program. Proposed modifications to an approved state plan shall be submitted to the Council for a 30-day review period (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess) at least 45 days before the modification is required to be submitted to the federal agency administering the program. The Council may, by resolution, approve or disapprove any plan or modification, in whole or in part, within the review period. If the Council, by resolution, does not approve or disapprove any plan or modification before the expiration of the review period, the plan or modification shall be deemed approved.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-173, § 4, 33 DCR 7224.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-913. 1981 Ed., § 1-1913. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-913.
DC Code § 8-1901 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1901. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1)(A) “Dangerous dog” means any dog that without provocation: (i) Causes a serious injury to a person or domestic animal; or (ii) Engages in behavior described in paragraph (4)(A)(i) of this section subsequent to having been determined to be a potentially dangerous dog pursuant to § 8-1902. (B) The term “dangerous dog” shall not include dogs used by law enforcement officials when the dog is being used for legitimate law enforcement purposes. (2) “Impound” means taken into the custody of the Mayor. (3) “Owner” means any person, firm, corporation, organization, or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in, or having control or custody of a dog. (4)(A) “Potentially dangerous dog” means any dog that: (i) Without provocation, chases or menaces a person or domestic animal in an aggressive manner, causing an injury to a person or domestic animal that is less severe than a serious injury; (ii) In a menacing manner, approaches without provocation any person or domestic animal as if to attack, or has demonstrated a propensity to attack without provocation or otherwise to endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals; or (iii) Is running at-large and has been impounded by an animal control agency 3 or more times in the District within any 12-month period. (B) The term “potentially dangerous dog” shall not include dogs used by law enforcement officials when the dog is being used for legitimate law enforcement purposes. (5) “Proper enclosure” means secure confinement indoors or secure confinement outdoors in a locked structure designed and constructed to: (A) Deter escape of the dog; (B) Protect the dog from the elements; and (C) Prevent contact with the dog from humans and other domestic animals. (6) “Serious injury” means any physical injury that results in broken bones or lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 2, 35 DCR 4787; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 105(a), 55 DCR 9186.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1801. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote the section. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Pit Bull and Rottweiler Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-257, April 16, 1996, 43 DCR 2156). For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(a) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 7-176, the Dangerous Dog Amendment Act of 1988, see Mayor’s Order 90-83, June 4, 1990. Delegation of authority under D.C. Law 7-176, the “Dangerous Dog Amendment Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 2000-98, June 14, 2000 ( 47 DCR 5277). pursuant to D.C. Law 7-176, the Dangerous Dog Amendment Act of 1988, see Mayor’s Order 2009-40, March 23, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6777).
DC Code § 8-1903 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 19 - Dangerous Dogs|§ 8-1903. Consequences of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog determination

(a) If the Mayor determines that a dog is a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog, the owner shall comply with the requirements of §§ 8-1904 and 8-1905 and any other special security or care requirements the Mayor may establish. (b) If a potentially dangerous or dangerous dog has been impounded and determined to pose a threat to public safety, the Mayor may only return the dog to its owner if the owner has: (1) Met the registration requirements of § 8-1904; (2) Agreed to comply with the requirements of § 8-1905, where necessary; and (3) Met or agreed to comply with any additional security or care requirements established by the Mayor. (c) The Mayor may humanely destroy a dog if: (1) The dog has been determined to be a threat to public safety if it is returned to the owner; (2) The owner fails to comply with the registration requirements of § 8-1904, the requirements of § 8-1905, or any special security or care requirements established by the Mayor; (3) The owner fails to reimburse the animal control agency for the costs and expenses of the dog’s impoundment as required by § 8-1902(d)(2); or (4) The owner forfeits the dog for humane destruction.  (Oct. 18, 1988, D.C. Law 7-176, § 4, 35 DCR 4787; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 105(c), 55 DCR 9186.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1021.3. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1902 and § 8-1905. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-281 rewrote the section which had read as follows: “If a determination is made that a dog is a dangerous dog under § 8-1902, the owner shall comply with the provisions of §§ 8-1904 and 8-1905 and any other special security or care requirements established by the Mayor, and in accordance with a time schedule established by the Mayor. A dangerous dog determined to constitute a significant threat to the public health and safety if returned to its owner may be humanely destroyed.” Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Pit Bull and Rottweiler Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-257, April 16, 1996, 43 DCR 2156). For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(d) of the Dangerous Dog Designation Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-351, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4553).