Title 8, Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.

The Soil and Water Conservation District may obtain a loan or grant of any funds, property, equipment, or services from any United States government agency or District of Columbia government agency for any of the purposes of this subchapter. In connection with any loan or grant, …

The Soil and Water Conservation District shall submit to the Mayor of the District of Columbia an annual budget requesting appropriations for the purpose of implementing this subchapter. Such budget shall be submitted in the same manner as are budgets of other District of Columbi…

Nothing in this subchapter shall authorize the Soil and Water Conservation District, any of its members, or any of its employees to obligate, encumber, pledge, necessitate, or require the Soil and Water Conservation District or the District of Columbia government to perform, exec…

Each member of the Soil and Water Conservation Board appointed by the Council of the District of Columbia shall serve a 2-year term, which shall expire at the conclusion of the Council period during which the Councilmember was appointed.

The Soil and Water Conservation District established by § 8-1703 is reestablished as a District of Columbia government agency.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Critical aquifer recharge areas" means areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers, including areas where an aquifer that is a source of drinking water is vulnerable to contamination that would affect the potability of wate…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to: (1) Designate critical areas for protection within the District; and (2) Protect, conserve, or enhance the environmental function and value of the critical areas designated pursuant to paragraph (1…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to require shoreline protection measures, which shall, to the maximum extent possible, promote the use of living shoreline projects.

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 shall issue rules to list invasive plants and nonindigenous nuisance species; provided, that the Mayor shall not list the species Felis catusas a nonindigenous nuisance species. (b) Except as provided in § 8-1731.07,…

(a) To ensure compliance with this chapter, the Mayor may, at any reasonable time and upon the presentation of appropriate credentials to, and with the consent of, the owner, operator, or person in charge: (1) Enter any place to determine a person's compliance with this chapter o…

(a) The Mayor may impose civil infraction penalties, fines, and fees as sanctions for any violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. (b) In addition to any penalties authorized by this section, the Mayor may r…

(a) Notwithstanding § 8-1731.04(b) and (c), the Mayor may issue a permit to allow the importation, possession, purchase, gift, receipt, transportation, planting, or breeding of an invasive plant or a nonindigenous nuisance species listed pursuant to § 8-1731.04(a) in the District…

The Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including rules to establish fees.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Air purifier" means an electric, cord-connected, portable appliance with the primary function of removing particulate matter from the air and which can be moved from room to room. (1A) “Ballast” means a device used with an electric…

(a) This chapter shall apply to the following types of new products sold, leased, rented, offered for sale, lease, or rent, or installed in the District of Columbia: (1) Air purifiers; (2) Commercial dishwashers; (3) Commercial fryers; (4) Commercial hot food holding cabinets; (5…

(a) A new product listed in § 8-1771.02(a) shall not be sold, leased, rented, or offered for sale, lease, or rent in the District of Columbia unless the efficiency of the product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in subsection (b) of this section, or, in the cas…

(a) 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 c…

(a) The manufacturers of products covered by this chapter shall test samples of their products. The tests shall be conducted in accordance with test procedures contained in § 8-1771.03 or with test procedures adopted by California or Maryland if the test procedures were adopted t…

(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 Regulati…

(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 …

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Air conditioner” means an appliance, system, or mechanism designed to remove heat and humidity from ambient air for thermal comfort. (2) Repealed. (3) “Commercial property” means income-producing property as identified under zon…

(a) A commercial property shall keep exterior doors and windows closed when an air conditioner that cools the adjacent area is in operation, except: (1) As needed to permit the ingress and egress of people or the delivery or shipping of goods; (2) As needed to permit vehicular ac…

(a) If the Mayor determines that a violation of this subchapter has occurred, the person in violation shall be subject to the penalties set forth in this section. (b) The Mayor shall impose a penalty on retail establishments in violation of this subchapter, which shall be a class…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.

(a) This section shall apply to: (1) Beginning January 1, 2021, all privately-owned buildings with at least 50,000 square feet of gross floor area and all District-owned or District instrumentality-owned buildings with at least 10,000 square feet of gross floor area; (2) Beginnin…

By January 1, 2022, the Department of General Services ("DGS") shall develop a strategic energy management plan for reducing energy and water use across the DGS portfolio of buildings. The plan shall include timelines and cost estimates for implementing: (a)(1) An energy retrofit…

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter, including rules that increase the minimum size of the solar zone for particular classes of residential buildings.

(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 i…

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") an…

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.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Commission” means the Public Service Commission. (2) "DOEE" means the Department of Energy and Environment. (3) “Electric company” shall have the same meaning as in § 34-207. (4) “Energy Assistance Trust Fund” or “EATF” means the E…

(a) The Mayor, by, and through DOEE, shall contract with a SEU to conduct sustainable energy programs on behalf of the District of Columbia. (b) The SEU shall be a private entity. (c) The SEU shall conduct the sustainable energy programs under a brand name to be determined by DOE…

(a)(1) The initial SEU contract shall be for a period of not less than 5 years. Upon the expiration of the initial SEU contract, including any option years, subsequent SEU contracts shall be multiyear contracts of not less than 4 years. If options to extend the SEU contract are i…

(a) There is established a Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board whose purpose shall be to: (1) Provide advice, comments, and recommendations to the DOEE and Council regarding the procurement and administration of the SEU contract described in §§ 8-1774.01 and 8-1774.02[;] (2…

(a) Within 45 days after October 22, 2008, the Mayor, Council Chairman, and Chairman of the Council committee with oversight of DOEE shall appoint the respective members of the Board. (b) Within 120 days after October 22, 2008, the Board shall adopt rules and procedures governing…

(a) The DOEE shall be responsible for the procurement and monitoring of the contract for the SEU, including: (1) Drafting and revising the RFP for the SEU; (2) Staffing the Advisory Board; (3) Accepting the bids for the SEU contract; (4) Reviewing bids for the SEU contract; and (…

(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 br…

(a) Within 90 days of the completion of the record on Formal Case 945, the Commission shall issue an order regarding the demand-side management programs proposed by the electric company. (b) In considering Formal Case 945, the Commission shall seek to approve those programs that:…

(a) Within 30 days after the execution of a contract with the SEU, the gas company shall disclose, or allow access to, the aggregate energy use data for every rate class for gas company customers in the District of Columbia. Customer-specific information, including the customer’s…

(a) There is established a rebate program that shall provide funding to the owners of the following new renewable energy generation systems in the District of Columbia: (1) Solar photovoltaic; (2) Solar thermal; (3) Geothermal; (4) Wind; (5) Biomass; and (6) Methane or waste-gas …

(a) There is established as a special fund the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Mayor in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (a-1) Revenue from the following sources shall be deposited in the Fund: (1) The assessments imposed …

(a)(1) There is established as a special fund the Mayor's Energy Surcharge Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Department of Energy and Environment in accordance with subsections (c) and (d) of this section. (2) The Fund shall be funded by an assessment on natural g…

(a)(1) There is established as a nonlapsing fund the Energy Assistance Trust Fund, which shall be used solely for the purposes stated in subsection (c) of this section. The Energy Assistance Trust Fund shall be funded by an assessment on the natural gas and electric companies und…

(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 a…

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 …

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…