DYI Home Energy Audit

January 26, 2013

DYI Home Energy Audit Of all the energy consumed in theUnited States, about $100 billion worth, approximately one-fifth is used to heat, cool and light our homes and operate home appliances — stoves, toasters, microwaves, washers, dryers. Your expenditures each year for household energy can be minimized, sometimes with simple changes or alterations of energy … More DYI Home Energy Audit

Energy Assistance and Weatherization

January 26, 2013

District Department of the Environment Weatherization Assistance Program   The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides technical and financial assistance to help low-income residents reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. WAP performs energy audits and installs audit-recommended energy efficiency measures to help families maintain … More Energy Assistance and Weatherization

Consumer Advisory

January 26, 2013

Investigation into Verizon’s Plans to Change from Copper to Fiber Optic Infrastructure The D.C. Public Service Commission (PSC) has docketed Formal Case No. 1102 to investigate complaints from District consumers about how Verizon provides telephone service for its District customers. Specifically, consumers have questioned how Verizon is making changes to the technology it uses, such … More Consumer Advisory

The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

January 26, 2013

Announcements  2013 Community Engagement Hours  Councilmember McDuffie kicks off his 2013 community office hours across the ward. This is a tradition the Councilmember started shortly after taking office. These meetings are designed to give Ward 5 residents a venue to voice their concerns and offer suggestions without having to travel to the John A. Wilson … More The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Local Community Non-Profit Needs an Intern or Volunteer

January 24, 2013

Wanted: fund-raising intern or volunteer for small Ward 5 non-profit that houses women who have been homeless. Need someone with roots in the community, who has some time, and is devoted to women’s issues. Contact: Marilyn Kresky-Wolff, Open Arms Housing, Inc. marilyn@openarmshousing.org Marilyn Kresky-Wolff, Executive Director Open Arms Housing, Inc.  T: 202-525-3467 C: 202-510-2770 F: … More Local Community Non-Profit Needs an Intern or Volunteer

DC Snow Team Continues Deployment Thru Up Coming Winter Storm, Jan. 25

January 24, 2013

DC Snow Team Continues Deployment Thru Up Coming Winter Storm, Jan. 25 Team Is Treating Residential Streets On Thursday.; Forecast Calls For 1-2 inches Of Snow By Late Friday Night. The District Snow Team (Department of Public Works and District Department of Transportation) is treating residential streets following today’s snowfall and monitoring major streets in … More DC Snow Team Continues Deployment Thru Up Coming Winter Storm, Jan. 25

Latrobe Chapter 10th Biennial Symposium “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital”

January 24, 2013

Latrobe Chapter 10th Biennial Symposium “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital”  On March 17‐18, the Latrobe Chapter will hold its tenth biennial symposium on the historic development of Washington, D.C. “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital” will occur over two days with paper sessions at The Catholic University on Saturday, March 16, and … More Latrobe Chapter 10th Biennial Symposium “Campus and Complex in the Nation’s Capital”