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Quarterly Newsletter
Issue No. 11 — April 2021

Clean energy in the District of Columbia

The District is a national leader in sustainability and environmental conservation. We have the most aggressive renewable energy standards of any city in the country and the city’s leadership has demonstrated its dedication to combating the effects of global climate change and to realizing a clean energy future.

As the local utility regulator, the DCPSC has an important, integral role to play in meeting those goals. Learn more about our work and committments.

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Welcoming a new commissioner

We’re proud to share that Mayor Bowser has nominated and the Council of D.C. has confirmed Emile C. Thompson to serve as our new commissioner.

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Reaching out to new suppliers and service providers

Register for our Certified Business Enterprise Webinar Series to learn how to become a CBE, to better understand the bidding process and available procurements, and to network with other vendors and Commission staff.

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Get the 411 on 771

We're expecting the first new 771 area code phone number to be assigned in D.C. this November. To prepare, it's important to get in the habit of dialing the area code + phone number whenever you place a call.

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Increasing diversity, equity inclusion in public utilities

Our Advisory Council on Utility Supplier and Workforce Diversity has released its suggested best practices guide and we’ve signed revised MOU’s (based on those best practices) with the utilities we regulate. 

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Announcements, updates and other news


Washington Gas rate case ends with settlement agreement
As part of the settlement, the DCPSC approved a rate increase for 45% less — about $16 million — than what was originally requested. 
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Creating a pipeline of diverse businesses and professionals
DCPSC Chairman Phillips now leads the NARUC Select Committee on Regulatory and Industry Diversity, a driving force to advance opportunities for women, minority and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in utility supply markets.
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More relief for utility and rent payments
STAY DC is a new emergency assistance program from Mayor Bowser and other District government agencies to help residents who are unable to pay their utility bills and rent due to COVID-19.
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No-cost solar panels still available
Income-qualified District residents may be eligible to get solar systems installed through Solar for All, a program from the Department of Energy & Environment and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility.
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5% of Pepco’s SOS load to be renewable
D.C. now requires that the default electric supply for residents (the Standard Offer Service, or "SOS") use a long-term renewable power purchase agreement.
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Need help with your utilities?

If you'd like to file a complaint or have a question about your utility service, please contact the DCPSC Office of Consumer Services at (202) 626-5120.
The mission of the DCPSC is to serve the public interest by ensuring that financially healthy utility companies provide safe, reliable and quality utility services at reasonable rates for District of Columbia customers, while fostering grid modernization, conservation of natural resources, preservation of environmental quality, and advancement of the District’s climate policy commitments.
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