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Craig Plazure published Reduce Energy Use DC Returns for Second Year in Blog 2021-04-20 13:01:40 -0400
Reduce Energy Use DC Returns for Second Year
Welcome back to our second Reduce Energy Use DC Initiative!
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Craig Plazure published Founding Organizations 3 in Founding Organizations 2021-04-15 03:44:38 -0400
Founding Organizations 3
The District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility helps DC residents and businesses save energy and money. DCSEU connects DC residents and businesses to rebates and cost savings for energy efficient appliances and lighting. Additionally, DCSEU offers technical assistance and information about energy savings options for residents.
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How to Participate
All DC residents can participate in the pledge.All DC residents can participate in the pledge. Sign up here and provide your name, address, phone number, email address, and category of customer. If applicable, please use the same email and phone number as on your Pepco account for verification purposes.
Pepco customers will receive Weekly Usage Reports via email beginning on July 7th that will share tips on how to save energy and compare your energy usage to your prior week’s consumption.
To take the pledge, click the button below, or text “SaveMore” to 52886 or call 202-872-2020 or tollfree at 855-673-3823.
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The Pledge
Pledge to reduce your energy use in the month of July.I, _________, pledge to learn how to use energy more efficiently, take steps to reduce energy use in my home, and save money while helping fight climate change.
This year, I will pledge to take steps to reduce my energy use, thus doing my part to improve the environment and help fight climate change.
This summer, when energy usage is usually at its peak, I will do my part to help DC reduce our contribution to climate change. I will also help reduce our bills by taking small steps to lessen energy use and encouraging my family and friends to do the same.
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Craig Plazure published How Does DC Plan To Address Climate Change? in FAQs 2021-04-12 23:17:21 -0400
How Does DC Plan To Address Climate Change?
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The Climate Ready DC plan explains how climate change will impact the District, including warmer average temperatures; 2-3 times as many dangerously hot days; more frequent and intense heavy rain events; and higher tides due to rising sea levels. Clean Energy DC is the District’s action plan that identifies steps to be taken between now and 2032 in our buildings, our energy infrastructure, and our transportation system to meet the District’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. The District Department of Energy and Environment has produced an interactive online tool for residents to better understand the District’s current climate and energy footprint, the proposed actions in Clean Energy DC and the potential impacts for our energy future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How Does DC Plan To Address Climate Change?
- Who is eligible to participate in the pledge?
- Can engagement through social media be awarded?
- Why is it important to move forward with the Pledge during COVID-19?
- What does climate change have to do with electricity?
- How does DC plan to address climate change?
- Why does this pledge matter?
- How will prizes be awarded?
- How do I take the Pledge?
- I live in a building where I don’t have to pay utilities, can I still participate?
- How can I participate? What do I need to save energy?
- What is the average consumption for residential customers?
- How is energy use measured on my monthly electric bill?
- How can I see my energy use?
- What if I’m a Pepco customer and did not receive a Weekly Usage Report?
- How can I find information on how to save energy and seek billing assistance?
- Will I know how I compare to other participants?
- Will anyone see or use my energy usage or bill information? Will my information be kept private?
- Who is analyzing my energy consumption, is Pepco involved in the pledge?
- What other organizations are sponsoring this pledge?
- Why was a CFL lightbulb chosen for the logo, isn’t the CFL outdated technology?
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About REUDC
About the Reduce Energy Use DC Initiative
DC is committed to fighting climate change.Climate change is impacting the world we live in. 2020 was the second hottest year on record. Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity is one contributor of the greenhouse gas emissions that causes climate change. In July 2019, DC consumed more than 1.1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, translating to more than 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), equivalent to the emissions of more than 170,000 cars on the road for a year.
DC is committed to fighting climate change and has plans in place for climate adaptation and preparedness. The District has one of the most ambitious climate plans in the United States, including transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in 2032.
Save more than money by joining your neighbors in July 2021 to help meet DC’s climate goals. We can all help! Together, we can make a difference if we all act to reduce energy use. Even if you are unable to save a significant percentage of your energy use, reducing your energy use can save money and help combat climate change. Reduce Energy Use DC brings together the DC community to raise awareness of how our actions can save more than money.
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The Pledge
About the Pledge
2020 was the hottest year on record. Let’s reduce energy use!Let’s help fight climate change and Reduce Energy Use DC! For the second year in a row, we are challenging District of Columbia residents to take the pledge to reduce energy use during the month of July.
In July 2019, DC consumed more than 1.1 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, equivalent to the emissions that contribute to climate pollution of more than 170,000 cars on the road for a year. In 2020, the Reduce Energy Use DC Campaign was launched and 2019 was captured as being the second hottest year on record; however, 2020 has now captured that ranking.
In 2020 three founding organizations, District Department of Energy and Environment, Pepco, and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility worked with a coalition of partner organizations to execute Reduce Energy Use DC. In 2020 close to 2,500 residents took the pledge to reduce their energy use!
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Events
Tell your friends and neighbors how they can save more than money. We will be presenting at virtual meetings. Once public gathering restrictions are lifted, we will participate in festivals and community meetings. Below is a calendar with potential meetings and events. You can register to attend, and even volunteer to canvas at events or give a presentation. Interested in having a speaker at an event?
Request a speaker here.
*Outreach events will be scheduled as appropriate following guidance of public gatherings due to COVID-19 public health concerns. To request information directly, email [email protected].
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Take the Reduce Energy Use DC pledge and help fight climate change.
Save more than money and enter to win a $300 credit on your energy bill.
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Take the Reduce Energy Use DC pledge and help fight climate change.
Save more than money and enter to win a $300 credit on your energy bill.
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Download one of our posts and share on social media. Tag your friend and challenge them to take the pledge. Every post counts!
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