B 25-1072 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Climate Commitment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This emergency bill clarifies that the District of Columbia's ban on installing new fossil fuel heating systems does not prevent the Department of General Services from repairing or replacing individual parts of existing systems. The legislation amends current laws to allow the maintenance of over 300 existing fossil fuel-based units until they are completely broken or scheduled for a full system replacement. By distinguishing between replacing a single component and installing an entirely new system, the bill ensures that the city can continue to operate its current infrastructure without violating the mandate to eventually switch to all-electric options. The change is designed to help the city manage its resources efficiently while still working toward its long-term climate goals.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Facilities and Family Services
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Dec 12, 2024
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B25-1072 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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