Recent news regarding Renewable Energy Incentive Program

Councilmember Tommy Wells provided an update to us regarding the ongoing budget situation with the renewable energy program.  It appears that the 2011 funding will be restored by to the full $2 million.  To read more of the council report on other related topics, use the link below.  Please post comments if you have other new information.

Summarized Version
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhmfssjs_70gpvb7fdp

Full Version of Committee Report

Capitol Hill Energy Solar Tour

The Capitol Hill Energy Co-op is now planning its Solar and Sustainable Home Tour which will be held on October 16th.  We are looking for volunteers, sponsors, and homeowners that would like to showcase their projects.

To find out more about the Tour, please go to www.capitolhillenergycoop.org.  The website has a volunteer sign up form.

Sponsorship information is available at this link 

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhmfssjs_67gm2fh9fv

City Paper covers the Budget Situation

Washington City Paper Covers the Mayors Proposed Budget Cuts!



My testimony at the hearing last week focused on the violation of public trust. How can the Council set up these special funds, fees, or taxes and get public approval because the funds go to a special purpose--clean up the Anacostia, renewable energy, Children's health.. And then turn around and move the money any which way. CM Cheh, called it a shell game and she was right.

Please call the Mayor and your Council member and tell them to restore funding to DC enviromental programs.