Department of Energy & Environment

What Department of Energy & Environment does

The District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) is the District's primary environmental and energy regulatory agency, administering over 30 laws covering air quality, water quality, energy efficiency, toxic substances, fisheries and wildlife, lead hazard reduction, and sustainability. Operating under Mayor Bowser's administration and led by Director Richard Jackson, the agency serves DC residents, businesses, schools, and nonprofits through programs including Clean Energy DC (targeting 56% emissions reduction by 2032 against a 2006 baseline), Solar for All (targeting 100,000 low- to moderate-income households with a 50% electric bill reduction by 2032), the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), RiverSmart stormwater and green infrastructure programs, and the Sustainable DC cross-agency initiative involving 25+ partner agencies.

DOEE's technology stack centers on environmental monitoring infrastructure: a 24-hour ambient air quality monitoring network, a Mobile Community Air Monitoring Pilot with Aclima providing block-by-block pollution data in three priority communities, the PurpleAir sensor loan program, a water quality data portal with records dating from 2000, an EV charging and adoption dashboard, and a public enforcement dashboard for Notices of Infraction. The agency delivers services through doee.dc.gov as the primary digital hub, utility partnerships with PEPCO (electric), Washington Gas, and DC Water, the contracted DCSEU for energy efficiency delivery, direct grants administration, in-person service at its 1200 First Street NE headquarters, and 311 service request integration.

As a government entity, DOEE does not generate commercial revenue. Funding derives from District of Columbia government appropriations, federal grants (including DOE Home Energy Rebates Programs), the $8.125 million Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement (allocated to EV charging infrastructure grants), and nominal regulatory fees for permits and licenses (air pollutant permits, lead-based paint permits, pesticide licenses, asbestos abatement permits, hazardous waste generator registration). The agency employs 251–500 staff across all eight wards of Washington, D.C., holds no private shareholders or venture capital backing, and operates under the authority of Mayor Bowser with Director Richard Jackson at the helm. Customer segments are horizontally segmented across DC residents (energy assistance, weatherization, lead testing, RiverSmart, recycling), DC businesses (compliance, sustainability programs, green building certification, grants), schools and educational institutions (RiverSmart Schools, MWEE), and nonprofits (sustainability programs, recognition).

Name

Department of Energy & Environment

Legal name

District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment

Website

https://doee.dc.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) is the District's primary regulatory agency for environmental protection and energy, administering 30+ laws and operating programs in air quality, water quality, sustainability, clean energy, and lead hazard reduction for DC residents and businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DOEE is the District of Columbia's lead environmental and energy agency, administering over 30 laws to protect public health and the environment. It delivers environmental monitoring (air and water quality), issues permits and licenses (air pollutant, lead-based paint, pesticide, asbestos, hazardous waste), administers grants and rebates for energy efficiency and renewable energy, runs utility affordability and weatherization assistance programs for residents, and operates sustainability initiatives such as Solar for All, Clean Energy DC, RiverSmart, and the Sustainable DC plan targeting 2032 goals.

Product overview

DOEE is a government regulatory agency that provides environmental services, programs, and grants to District residents and businesses. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs including Clean Energy DC (the climate action plan), DC Sustainable Energy Utility (energy efficiency), Solar for All (solar access for low-income households), and various environmental management programs covering air quality, water, toxic substances, wildlife, and sustainability. DOEE also administers grants, funding, permits, and licensing for environmental compliance and offers energy assistance programs including utility affordability, weatherization, and lead reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clean Energy DC: The District of Columbia's energy and climate action plan identifying actions needed to reduce emissions by 56% by 2032.
• Sustainable DC
• Solar for All
• RiverSmart

Products and services

• Solar for All DC program providing solar energy benefits to 100,000 low- to moderate-income households, with the goal of reducing electric bills by 50% by 2032. Established under the Renewable Portfolio Standard Expansion Amendment Act of 2016.
• DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) The District's sustainable energy utility providing energy efficiency programs, rebates, and technical assistance for residential and commercial customers, including the Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator.
• Clean Energy DC The District of Columbia's energy and climate action plan identifying actions needed to reduce emissions by 56% in 2032 compared to 2006 baseline through 57 action items across buildings, energy infrastructure, and transportation.
• Air Quality Division Services Air quality monitoring, pollutant permits, inspections, enforcement, and vehicle emissions programs to protect public health and the environment, including a 24-hour ambient air quality monitoring network and the Mobile Community Air Monitoring Pilot with Aclima.
• Fisheries and Wildlife Urban fish and wildlife conservation, protection, recreation, and sustainability programs including fisheries management, wildlife protection, and the 2026 Wildlife Action Plan.
• Toxic Substances Management Hazardous waste oversight, pesticide registration, underground storage tank management, and land remediation programs administered by DOEE.
• Resources for Residents Environmental health, safety, and sustainability resources for District residents including energy assistance, eco-friendly living, outdoor activities, RiverSmart programs, lead testing, radon testing, and stormwater management.
• Resources for Businesses Sustainability resources, compliance guidance, financial incentives, and programs for District businesses including green building, energy efficiency, environmental regulations, and the Sustainable Business program.
• Vegetation: Trees, Flowers & Plants Programs for tree canopy expansion, habitat restoration, pollinator gardening, and native plants to improve environmental quality across the District.
• Sustainability in the District Sustainable DC 2.0 initiative led by the Urban Sustainability Administration addressing cross-cutting environmental, economy, and equity issues with focus areas including climate change, green building, sustainable business, and urban agriculture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% emissions reduction target by 2032 vs 2006 baseline through 57 action items in Clean Energy DC
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• It's ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026EV charging company selected for DC grant program to install 16 curbside chargers at eight locations across the district as part of initiative to address lack of home charging options for residents in apartment buildings.
• PowerUp AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026EV charging company selected for DC grant program as part of initiative to address lack of home charging options for apartment dwellers.
• VoltpostcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Climate tech startup Voltpost received $609,500 grant from DOEE to deploy up to 16 pole-mounted EV charging stations across the District, retrofitting existing curbside lampposts and utility poles into Level 2 chargers. Voltpost currently operates in seven states including New York, Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, California, and D.C.
• AclimacoreTechnology or IntegrationAir quality and climate tech leader partnered with DOEE for Mobile Community Air Monitoring Pilot Program providing block-by-block air pollution information in three priority communities.
• EnergySagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDOEE partnered with EnergySage to help District residents make the switch to solar energy through their platform for comparing quotes from vetted installers and exploring community solar options.
• Solar United Neighbors (SUN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit dedicated to assisting residents and businesses wishing to utilize solar; provides Solar Help Desk and administers Solar Switch Capital Area program with group buying power.
• AT&TcoreTechnology or IntegrationEV chargers installed by Voltpost are connected wirelessly through AT&T's network as part of the streetlight retrofit program.
• Public Service Commission of DC (PSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSC is the regulatory body ensuring financially healthy utility companies provide safe, reliable and quality utility services; PowerPath DC is PSC's grid modernization initiative.
• PEPCOcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDOEE coordinates with PEPCO (the local electric utility) for energy assistance programs, net metering, Green Power Connection, and utility affordability initiatives.
• Washington GasminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDOEE coordinates with Washington Gas for utility affordability programs and energy assistance services.
• DC Office of PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint leadership on Sustainable DC initiative with input from 25+ agencies and thousands of community members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York City Department of Environmental Protection: Municipal-level environmental and water utility agency administering air, water, and noise programs for New York City. Closest comparable to DOEE in scale, governance structure (city-level), and integrated environmental-and-energy mandate.
• San Francisco Department of the Environment: Municipal sustainability and environmental agency administering climate, energy, toxics, and zero-waste programs for San Francisco. Highly comparable to DOEE's Sustainable DC / Clean Energy DC portfolio and equity-centered climate programming.
• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: State environmental regulatory agency overseeing air quality, water resources, waste site cleanup, and wetlands protection. Highly comparable to DOEE in scope and toolset, with similar emphasis on energy efficiency, climate action, and equity-driven program design.
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality: State environmental regulatory agency administering air, water, waste, and remediation programs in Virginia. Comparable to DOEE in regulatory mandate and program portfolio, serving a neighboring jurisdiction with similar Mid-Atlantic environmental priorities.
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: State-level environmental regulatory agency administering air, water, hazardous waste, and energy programs across New York. Directly comparable to DOEE in mandate, regulatory tools, and program portfolio, with a similarly broad scope of environmental and energy jurisdiction.
• Maryland Department of the Environment: Regional state environmental agency administering air quality, water quality, hazardous waste, and land restoration programs. Directly comparable to DOEE in scope and operating model, serving a neighboring mid-Atlantic jurisdiction with similar urban and suburban program needs.

Broad incumbents

• California Environmental Protection Agency: State-level umbrella environmental agency coordinating air, water, waste, and toxic substances regulation across the most aggressive climate jurisdiction in the U.S. Comparable to DOEE in mandate and program breadth, but operates at state scale with stronger climate-policy leadership.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Federal environmental regulator setting national standards for air, water, hazardous waste, and chemicals under which DOEE operates. Comparable in regulatory tools and authority, but at a national rather than municipal scale; provides the federal funding and standards framework that DOEE implements locally.

Regional players

• Philadelphia Water Department: Municipal water and watershed protection agency serving the City of Philadelphia. Comparable to DOEE's water quality, stormwater, and watershed functions, but narrower in scope (water-focused rather than full environmental/energy agency).

Emerging players

• DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU): District-administered contractor that delivers energy efficiency programs, rebates, and the Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator on behalf of DOEE. Operates as DOEE's primary implementation partner for residential and commercial energy programs and is the most directly comparable delivery vehicle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/doee_dc
• Facebookfacebook.com/DOEE.DC
• Instagraminstagram.com/doee_dc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/district-of-columbia-public-schools-dcps-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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