Policy findings.
D.C. Code § 34-1501.01
in effect34-1501.01. Policy findings.
The Council of the District of Columbia adopts the following policy findings in support of community renewable energy:
(1)
Local communities benefit from the deployment of tier one renewable energy in the District, and the Council hereby encourages the Department to establish programs that support development of such projects;
(2)
It is in the public interest that the Department encourages broad participation in District-based tier one renewable electric generation by District residents, not-for-profit entities, and for-profit entities through outreach efforts and programs in all 8 wards;
(3)
It is in the public interest that the Department enables the development and deployment of community renewable energy facilities for the following purposes:
(A)
To allow renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers to own interests in tier one renewable energy generating facilities;
(B)
To allow interests in tier one renewable energy generation facilities to be portable and transferrable;
(C)
To facilitate market entry for all potential subscribers, while prioritizing those persons most sensitive to market barriers; and
(D)
To encourage developers to promote participation by renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers; and
(4)
It is in the public interest for developers to encourage participation by renters and low- to moderate-income retail electric customers.
(May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 101a; as added Dec. 13, 2013, D.C. Law 20-47, § 2(b), 60 DCR 15138.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/34-1501.01Fetched: 10/21/2026