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DC Code § 8-1772.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M-i - Commercial and Local Government Property Energy Conservation|Subchapter III - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program|§ 8-1772.31. Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program; establishment

(a) There is established within the Department of Energy and Environment ("DOEE") the Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program ("Program") with the purpose of increasing the participation and capacity of certified business enterprises, as defined in § 2-218.02(1D), or eligible businesses in energy efficiency fields. (b) The Program shall apply to all energy efficiency measures designed to increase the renewable energy portfolio standard, as defined in § 34-1431(11), to 100% by 2032, including contracts and procurements related to professional services, construction, inspection, maintenance, or installation of energy efficient technology or materials. (c) DOEE and the Office of Contracting and Procurement shall develop and use procurement criteria that includes Certified Business Enterprise utilization as an evaluation factor when shortlisting and selecting businesses for professional services and when selecting contractors in best value procurements with a contract value of more than $250,000.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 401, 66 DCR 1344.)  Applicability Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-257 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-257: § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257 provided that the creation of this section by § 401 of D.C. Law 22-257 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. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 8-1772.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M-i - Commercial and Local Government Property Energy Conservation|Subchapter III - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program|§ 8-1772.32. DOEE and DSLBD; memorandum of understanding

The Department of Energy and Environment shall enter a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Small and Local Business Development to maintain a training and certification program, with a duration of not less than 5 years, for certified business enterprises ("CBE") and CBE-eligible firms to increase their capacity to engage in renewable energy and efficiency design, construction, inspection, and maintenance.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 402, 66 DCR 1344.)  Applicability Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-257 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-257: § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257 provided that the creation of this section by § 402 of D.C. Law 22-257 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. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 8-1772.33 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17M-i - Commercial and Local Government Property Energy Conservation|Subchapter III - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program|§ 8-1772.33. Reporting requirements

The Department of Energy and Environment shall submit an annual report to the Mayor and the Council on the program required by § 8-1772.32, which shall include detailed information on recruitment initiatives and the creation of contracting opportunities.  (Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-257, § 403, 66 DCR 1344.)  Applicability Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-257 has been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 22-257: § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257 provided that the creation of this section by § 403 of D.C. Law 22-257 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. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-255, see § 7164 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 8-1774.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy|Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs|§ 8-1774.06. Sustainable energy branding

(a) Within 90 days after October 22, 2008, the DOEE shall determine a brand name for the provision of energy efficiency and renewable energy services in the District of Columbia. (b) Within 90 days after October 22, 2008, the DOEE shall establish and maintain a website for the brand, with a web address of the brand name bracketed by www. and .org, .com, or .gov. The purpose of this website shall be to serve as a portal that will provide information about every energy efficiency and renewable energy program available to District residents and businesses, including those offered by: (1) The DOEE; (2) The SEU; (3) The electricity or natural gas companies; (4) The federal government; (5) Nonprofit entities; and (6) Any contractors or subcontractors for any of the entities set forth in paragraphs (1) through (5) of this subsection. (c) The DOEE shall provide a phone number that shall serve as a hotline for the brand during normal business hours. (d) The DOEE shall be responsible for working with providers of energy efficiency and renewable energy services to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 206, 55 DCR 9225; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6042(g), 63 DCR 10775.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1774.05, § 8-1774.09, and § 8-1778.44. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 206 of Clean and Affordable Energy Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-508, September 25, 2008, 55 DCR 10856).
DC Code § 8-1774.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy|Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs|§ 8-1774.12. [Reserved]

Editor's Notes Section 212 of D.C. Law 17-250 amended §§ 34-1514 and 34-1651.
DC Code § 8-1774.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy|Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs|§ 8-1774.13. Solar and Renewable Home Improvement Financing Proposal

(a) Within 90 days after October 22, 2008, the Commission shall open an investigation into mechanisms to make long-term affordable financing available to energy consumers to purchase: (1) Renewable energy generating systems, including solar thermal and solar photovoltaic panels and geothermal heating and cooling systems; and (2) Home and business improvements that increase the energy efficiency of buildings, including weatherizing, adequate insulation, efficient doors and windows, and central air conditioning. (b) The Commission’s investigation shall include the means by which the electric and gas companies’ billing systems can be used to collect payments from individuals to purchase renewable energy generating systems and make energy efficiency improvements to homes and businesses. (c) Within 60 days after the close of the record of the investigation, the Commission shall issue a report, including findings, on the feasibility of the implementation of the proposal set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 213, 55 DCR 9225.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 213 of Clean and Affordable Energy Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-508, September 25, 2008, 55 DCR 10856).
DC Code § 8-1774.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy|Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs|§ 8-1774.14. Discount program for low-income electricity customers

The Commission shall establish, by order, a discount program for low-income electricity customers in the District. The Commission shall establish the eligibility, funding, and administrative guidelines for the program; provided, that the program shall not be funded from existing District funds, District revenue sources, or District assessments.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 214; as added July 23, 2010, D.C. Law 18-195, § 2(d), 57 DCR 4519.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(d) of Residential Aid Discount Subsidy Stabilization Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-398, May 10, 2010, 57 DCR 4362).
DC Code § 8-1774.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17N - Sustainable Energy|Subchapter II - Management of Sustainable Energy Programs|§ 8-1774.15. Discount program for low-income gas customers

The Commission shall establish, by order, a discount program for low-income gas customers in the District. The Commission shall establish the eligibility, funding, and administrative guidelines for the program; provided, that the program shall not be funded from existing District funds, District revenue sources, or District assessments.  (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 215; as added Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 2102(c), 61 DCR 9990.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2102(c) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2102(c) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 2102(c) of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
DC Code § 8-1778.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter I - Definitions and Purpose|§ 8-1778.02. Declaration of public purpose

(a) Energy conservation efforts, including the promotion of Energy Efficiency Improvements to residential, commercial, and other real property, are necessary to address the issue of global climate change and to reduce the consumers’ energy costs. (b) The upfront cost of making residential, commercial, or other real property more energy efficient prevents many property owners from making Energy Efficient Improvements. To make Energy Efficient Improvements more accessible and to promote the installation of those improvements, it is necessary to authorize a procedure to provide funds for the initial cost of installing Energy Efficiency Improvements. (c) The Council declares that a public purpose will be served by a voluntary assessment program that provides the authority and the means to provide funds for the initial installation of Energy Efficiency Improvements that are permanently attached to residential, commercial, industrial, or other real property. (d) Section 1-204.90 provides that the Council may, by act, authorize the issuance of District bonds to borrow money to finance, refinance, or reimburse, and to assist in the financing, refinancing, or reimbursing of, the cost of capital projects or undertakings that will contribute to the health, welfare, or safety of residents of the District as determined by the Council. (e) The Council finds that authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of bonds for the payment of costs of a program to provide funds for the initial installation of Energy Efficiency Improvements that are permanently attached to residential, commercial, or other real property will contribute to the health, welfare, and safety of residents of the District, are in the public interest, and will accomplish the purposes and intent of § 1-204.90.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 102, 57 DCR 3406.)
DC Code § 8-1778.22 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.22. Bond authorization

(a) The Council approves and authorizes the issuance of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $250 million. The bonds, which may be issued at any time and from time to time, in one or more series, shall be tax-exempt or taxable as the Mayor shall determine and shall be payable and secured as provided in § 8-1778.23. (b) The Mayor is authorized to pay from the proceeds of a bond’s issuance costs, the cost of funding capitalized interest and required reserves, and other costs authorized by § 1-204.90(f). In the event bonds are sold other than through a public offering, the issuance costs may be paid from the Special Energy Assessment Program Administrative Account. (c) The remaining proceeds of the bonds shall be paid into the National Capital Energy Fund established by § 8-1778.41 and used to provide funds for the initial installation of Energy Efficiency Improvements that are permanently attached to residential, commercial, industrial, or other real property as authorized under subchapter III of this chapter.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 202, 57 DCR 3406; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(c), 60 DCR 1300.)  Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 rewrote (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 103 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 103. Bond authorization. “(a) The Council approves and authorizes the issuance of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $250 million. The bonds, which may be issued at any time and from time to time, in one or more series, shall be tax-exempt or taxable as the Mayor shall determine and shall be payable and secured as provided in section 104. “(b) The Mayor is authorized to pay from the proceeds of the bonds the financing costs and expenses of issuing and delivering the bonds, including, but not limited to, underwriting, legal, accounting, and financial advisory fees; bond insurance or other credit enhancement; expenses for marketing and selling the bonds; printing costs and expenses; and the costs of funding capitalized interest and required reserves. “(c) The remaining proceeds of the bonds shall be paid into the National Capital Energy Fund created by section 202 and used to provide funds for the initial installation of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements that are permanently attached to residential, commercial, industrial, or other real property as authorized under Title II.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.23 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.23. Payment and security

(a) Except as may be otherwise provided in this chapter, Debt Service on each series of bonds shall be payable solely and only from proceeds received from the sale of that series of bonds, income realized from the temporary investment of those proceeds, Special Assessment revenues allocated to the applicable Special Energy Assessment Bond Debt Service Account, amounts received from prepayments of any loans made pursuant to this chapter, income realized from the temporary investment of those Special Assessment revenues prior to payment to the bond holders, and other moneys that, as provided in the Financing Documents, may be made available to the District for payment of the bonds from sources other than the District, all as provided for in the Financing Documents. (b) Payment of the bonds shall be secured as provided in the Financing Documents and by an assignment by the District for the benefit of the bondholders of certain of its rights under the Financing Documents and Closing Documents to the trustee for the bonds pursuant to the Financing Documents. (c) The trustee is authorized to deposit, invest, and disburse the proceeds received from the sale of the bonds pursuant to the Financing Documents.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 203, 57 DCR 3406.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1778.22. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 104 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 104 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 104. Payment and security. “(a) Except as may be otherwise provided in this act, Debt Service on each series of bonds shall be payable solely and only from proceeds received from the sale of that series of bonds, income realized from the temporary investment of those proceeds, Special Assessment revenues allocated to the applicable Special Energy Assessment Bond Debt Service Account, amounts received from prepayments of any loans made pursuant to this act, income realized from the temporary investment of those Special Assessment revenues prior to payment to the bond holders, and other moneys that, as provided in the Financing Documents, may be made available to the District for payment of the bonds from sources other than the District, all as provided for in the Financing Documents. “(b) Payment of the bonds shall be secured as provided in the Financing Documents and by an assignment by the District for the benefit of the bond holders of certain of its rights under the Financing Documents and Closing Documents to the trustee for the bonds pursuant to the Financing Documents. “(c) The trustee is authorized to deposit, invest, and disburse the proceeds received from the sale of the bonds pursuant to the Financing Documents.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.28 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.28. District officials

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 8-1778.27(c), the elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, or agents of the District shall not be liable personally for the payment of the bonds or be subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds, or for any representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, or agreements of the District contained in this chapter, the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents. (b) The signature, countersignature, facsimile signature, or facsimile countersignature of any official appearing on the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes notwithstanding the fact that the individual signatory ceases to hold that office before delivery of the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 208, 57 DCR 3406.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 109 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 109 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 109. District officials. “(a) Except as otherwise provided in section 108(c), the elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, or agents of the District shall not be liable personally for the payment of the bonds or be subject to any personal liability by reason of the issuance of the bonds, or for any representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, or agreements of the District contained in this act, the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents. “(b) The signature, countersignature, facsimile signature, or facsimile countersignature of any official appearing on the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes notwithstanding the fact that the individual signatory ceases to hold that office before delivery of the bonds, the Financing Documents, or the Closing Documents.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.29 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.29. Information reporting

Within 3 days after the Mayor’s receipt of the transcript of proceedings relating to the issuance of the bonds, the Mayor shall transmit a copy of the transcript to the Secretary to the Council.  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 209, 57 DCR 3406.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 110 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 110 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 110. Information reporting. Within 3 days after the Mayor’s receipt of the transcript of proceedings relating to the issuance of the bonds, the Mayor shall transmit a copy of the transcript to the Secretary to the Council.” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 8-1778.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection|Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing|Subchapter II - Bond Financing|§ 8-1778.30. Clarification regarding the debt cap

For purposes of calculating the District’s level of debt, the Special Assessments do not constitute revenues derived from taxes, fees, or other general revenues of the District, or its agencies or authorities, pursuant to the District’s power to tax or impose fees within the definition of District Bonds in § 47-334(2).  (May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 210, 57 DCR 3406.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 111 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851). Temporary Legislation Section 111 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 111. Clarification regarding the debt cap. The voluntary Special Assessments do not constitute revenues derived from taxes, fees, or other general revenues of the District, or its agencies or authorities, pursuant to the District’s power to tax or impose fees within the definition of District Bonds in D.C. Official Code § 47-334(2).” Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.