Press Releases

Solar Energy Shines in the District: 2025 RPS Report Shows Record Growth

More residents gain access to renewable energy as certified solar capacity surges 20%

DCPSC Launches New Online Portal for 2025 Summer Internship Applications

The Commission has opened applications for its 2025 summer internship program, offering college students hands-on experience in energy regulation and environmental policy.

DCPSC Seeks Proposals for Microgrid Pilot to Advance Carbon Neutrality by 2045

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Transactive Neighborhood Renewable Microgrid Pilot Project, an initiative under PowerPath DC. This project represents a critical step toward modernizing the District's energy system and achieving its climate goals.

DCPSC Urges District Residents to Prepare and Stay Safe During Arctic Front This Weekend

As an arctic front approaches, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to impact the District of Columbia this weekend, January 18-20, 2025, and upcoming week. Local residents and visitors are urged to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and their homes from the potentially hazardous cold.

DCPSC Launches Notice of Inquiry to Begin Integrated Distribution System Planning Process

The Commission has formally initiated an Integrated Distribution System Planning (IDSP) process for the electric distribution system through the issuance of a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in Formal Case No. 1182. This new initiative seeks to modernize the District’s electric grid to accommodate the growing demands of a clean energy future while enabling the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar power, energy storage, and electric vehicles.