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2023 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

§ 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Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257.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).
2023 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

§ 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Section 7164 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 601 of D.C. Law 22-257.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).
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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]

§ 8–1774.12. [Reserved].
Editor's Notes
Section 212 of D.C. Law 17-250 amended §§ 34-1514 and 34-1651.
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17O - Wind Energy › § 8–1775.01. Renewable energy study

§ 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.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17P - Smart Lighting › § 8–1776.01. Definitions

§ 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”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17P - Smart Lighting › § 8–1776.02. Smart lighting study

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17Q - Government Energy Reduction › § 8–1777.01. 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”.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing › Subchapter II - Bond Financing › § 8–1778.31. Bond issuance to private lending institutions

§ 8–1778.31. Bond issuance to private lending institutions.
If the Mayor determines that a bond issuance is in the interest of the District and promotes the goal of encouraging the installation of Energy Efficiency Improvements, a bond may be issued to, purchased by, or held by a Private Lending Institution that makes an Energy Efficiency Loan to a property owner. In this event, the proceeds of the bond may be paid directly to the property owner or the contractor installing the Energy Efficiency Improvements and not paid into the National Capital Energy Fund. The amount of the Energy Efficiency Loan shall be determined as provided in subchapter III of this chapter, and the Private Lending Institution shall be an additional party to the Energy Efficiency Loan Agreement. A bond held by a Private Lending Institution may be redeemed or transferred to another holder at the discretion of the Private Lending Institution.
(May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 211; as added Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(e), 60 DCR 1300.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01 and § 8-1778.41.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-262 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing › Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program › § 8–1778.43. Approval of application

§ 8–1778.43. Approval of application.
(a) The administrator shall review the property owner’s application and, if it finds that the application satisfies all requirements, shall enter into a loan, or other, agreement with the property owner.
(b) The property owner may request in the loan application that the Energy Efficiency Loan include an amount equal to all or part of the cost of the Energy Efficiency Audit. If the amount requested is reasonable, the administrator shall include the amount in the Energy Efficiency Loan.
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, before entering into an Energy Efficiency Loan with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner's application, that the value of the savings from the installation of the Energy Efficiency Improvements is reasonably expected to exceed the amount of the principal of, and interest on, the Energy Efficiency Loan, including any cost of the Energy Efficiency Audit included pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(2) A property owner's application may be approved at the discretion of the administrator even when the value of the savings from the installation of the Energy Efficiency Improvements is not expected to exceed the amount of the principal of, and interest on, the Energy Efficiency Loan, if:
(A) The property owner has consented;
(B) The project meets high standards of energy efficiency or water efficiency or stormwater retention; and
(C) The project contributes to the public purpose declared in § 8-1778.02.
(May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 303, 57 DCR 3406; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(h), 60 DCR 1300; Aug. 22, 2018, D.C. Law 22-155, § 605(b)(3), 65 DCR 7159.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1778.42 and § 47-895.31.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 substituted “an Energy Efficiency Loan Agreement with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner’s application, that the value of the savings from” for “a loan, or other, agreement with a property owner, the administrator shall verify, based upon information provided in the property owner’s application, that the value of the energy saved by” in (c).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 204 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851).
Temporary Legislation
Section 204 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 204. Approval of application. The administrator shall review the property owner’s application and, if it finds that the application satisfies all requirements, shall enter into a loan, or other, agreement with the property owner.
Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing › Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program › § 8–1778.45. Authority to retain administrator

§ 8–1778.45. Authority to retain administrator.
(a) The Mayor may contract with an administrator to administer the Energy Efficiency Loan program created by this subchapter.
(b) Chapter 3A of Title 2 [§ 2-351.01 et seq.] shall not apply to the contract authorized by subsection (a) of this section.
(May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 305, 57 DCR 3406; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 224(b), 59 DCR 6190; Apr. 20, 2013, D.C. Law 19-262, § 102(i), 60 DCR 1300; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 6023, 63 DCR 10775.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “Chapter 3A of Title 2” for “§ 2-301.01 et seq.” in (b).
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-262 rewrote (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 206 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851).
Temporary Legislation
Section 206 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 206. Authority to retain administrator.
“(a) The Mayor may contract with an administrator to administer the energy efficiency loan program created by this title.
“(b) The District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985, effective February 21, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-85; D.C. Official Code § 2-301.01 et seq.), shall not apply to the contract authorized by subsection (a) of this section until 3 years after the effective date of this act.
Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing › Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program › § 8–1778.47. Workforce development and employment plan

§ 8–1778.47. Workforce development and employment plan.
In an effort to maximize employment opportunities to District residents, the Mayor shall establish a workforce development and employment plan that shall incorporate the first source hiring requirements of § 2-219.03, with priority given to employment of:
(1) Residents of economically distressed neighborhoods;
(2) Low-income individuals; and
(3) Unemployed and underemployed residents.
(May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 307, 57 DCR 3406.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 208 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851).
Temporary Legislation
Section 208 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows:
“Sec. 208. Workforce development and employment plan; Qualified Apprenticeship Programs.
“In an effort to maximize employment opportunities to District residents, the Mayor shall:
“(1) Establish a workforce development and employment plan, which shall incorporate the District’s first source agreement hiring requirement, with priority given to employment of:
“(A) Residents of economically distressed neighborhoods;
“(B) Low-income individuals; and
“(C) Unemployed and underemployed residents; and
“(2) Leverage Qualified Apprenticeship Programs to train individuals for advancement to living wage career path employment.”
Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 17R - Energy Efficiency Financing › Subchapter III - Establishment of the National Capital Energy Fund and Energy Efficiency Loan Program › § 8–1778.48. Rules

§ 8–1778.48. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(May 27, 2010, D.C. Law 18-183, § 308, 57 DCR 3406.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-1778.01.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 209 of Energy Efficiency Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-324, March 1, 2010, 57 DCR 1851).
Temporary Legislation
Section 209 of D.C. Law 18-156 added a section to read as follows: “Sec. 209. Rules. The Mayor, pursuant to Title 1 of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.”
Section 402(b) of D.C. Law 18-156 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority—Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010, see Mayor’s Order 2010-118, July 16, 2010 ( 57 DCR 6212).
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 18 - Animal Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–1802. Animal Care and Control Agency

§ 8–1802. Animal Care and Control Agency.
(a) The Mayor may contract, either by negotiation or competitive bid, with a District of Columbia humane organization to serve as the Animal Care and Control Agency. The Mayor may delegate all or part of his authority under this subchapter, including the issuance of notices of violations, to the Animal Care and Control Agency.
(b) The Animal Care and Control Agency shall:
(1) Pursuant to this subchapter, issue fines and citations for violations and deliver all fees collected to the Mayor.
(2) Allow the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to inspect the Animal Care and Control Agency to determine compliance with District laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations;
(3) Ensure that all contractually required records are accurate, easily accessible, and available at all times;
(4) Immediately inform the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee of any significant changes in its operations or leadership;
(5) Respond to all animal calls and emergencies in the District; and
(6) Perform any other duties the Mayor designates that are consistent with the provisions of this subchapter.
(c) The Animal Care and Control Agency shall promote:
(1) The reduction of euthanasia of animals for which medical treatment or adoption is possible; and
(2) The utilization of trap, spay or neuter, and return practices as a means of controlling the feral cat population; provided, that all efforts shall be made to adopt out a trapped, tamable kitten.
(Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 3, 26 DCR 765; Sept. 16, 1980, D.C. Law 3-97, § 2(a), 27 DCR 3523; Dec. 5, 2008, D.C. Law 17-281, § 104(b), 55 DCR 9186; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(b), 64 DCR 11682.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1002.
1973 Ed., § 6-2402.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 8-2001 and § 8-2201.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-281, in the section heading and subsec. (a), substituted “Animal Care and Control Agency” for “Animal Control Agency”; rewrote subsec. (b) which read: “The Animal Control Agency shall deliver all fees collected under this chapter to the Mayor.”; and added subsec. (c)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983, as amended by Mayor’s Order 86-64, April 22, 1986
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 3-30, The Animal Control Act of 1979, see Mayor’s Order 2009-38, March 23, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6774)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 8 - Environmental and Animal Control and Protection › Chapter 18 - Animal Control › Subchapter I - General › § 8–1803. Vaccinations

§ 8–1803. Vaccinations.
(a) An owner who has a dog over the age of 4 months shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies and distemper. Pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, an owner of a cat over the age of 4 months shall have that cat vaccinated against rabies.
(b) The Mayor shall provide a free rabies vaccination clinic at least annually.
(Oct. 18, 1979, D.C. Law 3-30, § 4, 26 DCR 765; Mar. 10, 1983, D.C. Law 4-199, § 4(a), 30 DCR 119; Dec. 20, 2017, D.C. Law 22-37, § 2(c), 64 DCR 11682.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1003.
1973 Ed., § 6-2403.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(c) of Standard of Care for Animals Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-165, Oct. 23, 2017, 64 DCR 10792).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(d) of Standard of Care for Animals Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-137, July 31, 2017, 64 DCR 7787).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority under Law 3-30, see Mayor’s Order 83-206, August 2, 1983.