B 25-1073 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Climate Commitment Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

This bill temporarily 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 parts of existing units. The legislation addresses the practical need to maintain over 300 current fossil fuel systems while waiting for long-term modernization projects to be approved and funded. By amending the relevant environmental law, the bill allows the government to keep these systems operational until they are fully inoperable or scheduled for a complete replacement with electric alternatives. The temporary measure is designed to ensure continued heating services without contradicting the broader goal of transitioning to all-electric infrastructure.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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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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B25-1073 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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