Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

doee

DOEE
Menu

Services

Environment and Sustainability service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

These tips highlight steps that tread more lightly on our Earth through more energy-efficient technologies, the use of less or non-toxic materials, and other environmentally beneficial methods.

environment and sustainabilty
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP), one of the largest green jobs training programs for youth in the nation.

Default icon of the DC Flag
GreenWrench Technical Assistance

The GreenWrench Technical Assistance Program provides free pollution prevention guidance and training to District mechanics and auto body shops. This voluntary, grant-funded program is offered free of charge.

Education and Schools service icon
Photo of child holding fish

It's not just a field trip! The Department of Energy and Environment’s (DOEE) watershed education programs bring together field studies and classroom activities across multiple disciplines. Students learn about the Anacostia, Potomac, and Chesapeake Bay watersheds.

Environment and Sustainability service icon
Hazardous waste symbol for lead

The Hazardous Waste Program protects human health and the environment from the hazards of mismanaged waste, helps reduce the amount of waste generated and ensures that generated wastes are managed in an environmentally sound manner. 

Energy service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

DOEE provides DC residents with useful methods to lower your energy use and utility bills.

Water quality service icon
photo of boy in swimming pool

District of Columbia law prohibits the discharge of swimming pool water into public space.   Find ways to drain your pool wisely.

Default icon of the DC Flag
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand
Incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act for Home Energy Efficiency

What is the Inflation Reduction Act? 

Default icon of the DC Flag
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

Keep Cool DC: The District of Columbia's Heat Adaptation Strategy

Environment and Sustainability service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

The Remediation and Site Response Program directs, performs, and assists with investigations and cleanups of contaminated District land.

Economic Development and Planning service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

By promoting low impact development, green building, riverfront restoration, transit options and walkable neighborhoods, Washington DC is a leader in environmentally sensitive policies.

Laws, Regulations and Courts service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

The DOEE team promotes public and environmental health by implementing and enforcing District and Federal laws and regulations.

Health and Human Services service icon
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

Lead is a powerful neurotoxin. Exposure to lead can damage the brain, injure other soft tissues and organs, and interfere with the formation of blood.  Exposure to enough lead can even kill. 

Environment and sustainability service icon

Though lead has proven to be a very useful substance, exposure to lead causes serious adverse health effects.

Default icon of the DC Flag
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

Branches of the Lead and Healthy Housing Division are responsible for ensuring lead poisoning prevention and professional accreditation, certification and permitting.

Default icon of the DC Flag
Default image of the DC flag being held in a hand

- Get information regarding drinking water and water filtration for homes and businesses.

Pages