The District Office of the Environment provides assistance to District residents on issues related to energy conservation. Qualification is based on a survey to determine if a structure is eligible.

Residential Conservation Assistance Services (RCAS) provides grants to nonprofit, community-based organizations to purchase and install energy efficiency measures. These measures are identified by an energy survey and are available for qualified low-income households selected from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Expansion Program (LIHEAP). Services may include caulking, weatherstripping, adding or replacing storm doors and windows, furnace repair or replacement and other low- and moderate-cost options.

Residential Conservation Assistance Services (RCAS)

• Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
• Appliance Replacement Program
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
• Weatherization Plus
• Low-Income Appliance (LIAP)
• Weatherization Rehabilitation
• Home Energy Rating Sytem Program (HERS)
• Energy Loan Promotion Program
• RCAS Grant Application 2005–2007*  
• Home Energy Audit

Transportation Conservation Programs

• Alternative Fuels Vehicle (AFV) Program
• Department of Public Works/Fleet Management Administration Infrastructure Expansion Project 
• Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Alternative Fuel Grant

• Small Business Energy Efficiency Program

• Institutional Energy Efficiency Program

Governmental Conservation Programs

• State Heating and Oil Propane Program
• Building Code Program