Please complete the form below to apply for the Clean Energy DC Award, part of the District Sustainability Awards managed by the Department of Energy and Environment. The Clean Energy DC Award recognizes a person or organization that advances the District's clean energy vision. For more details and case studies of previous award winners, see https://doee.dc.gov/service/sustainabilityawards

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Briefly describe your project or initiative, and how it came about, in two to three sentences. (not scored)

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* 3. In one to two paragraphs, describe how your project or initiative supports the goals of the Clean Energy DC Plan, which include making new and existing buildings more energy efficient, establishing a clean and renewable energy supply, modernizing the energy system, and electrifying transportation (max 30 points). If possible, provide the measurable greenhouse gas/energy reductions associated with your project or initiative.

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* 4. In one to two paragraphs, describe how your project or initiative impacts the community, such as its effects on economic development and inequality in the District (max 30 points). This could include ways your project or initiative supports affordable housing, creates new job opportunities for underserved residents, or is expected to improve the health and safety of vulnerable communities.

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* 5. In one to two paragraphs, describe how your project or initiative demonstrates a new or underutilized technology/strategy/model and the replicability of the project or initiative (max 30 points). This could include an innovative financing model, adopting new or underused technologies, and effectively engaging residents and businesses.

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* 6. In a few sentences, please share any additional information about why you or your organization should be recognized (max 10 points). This could include establishing partnerships to have a greater impact, creatively working with a limited budget, or other ways that demonstrate innovation and leadership.

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* 7. (Optional) Please upload your business or organization’s logo or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 8. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 9. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 10. (Optional) Please upload a photo that showcases your sustainability work, or email it to sustainabilityawards@dc.gov no later than February 6, 2026.

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* 11. I affirm the following:
a. My business/organization is in compliance with all District of Columbia environmental regulations.

b. Should I be selected as a winner, I will provide a Clean Hands Certificate.

c. Should I be selected as a winner, I agree to a District Government employee conducting a site visit to verify the activities I’ve described in my application and take any photos/videos for case study development and other promotional materials.

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