GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Energy and Environment
DOEE Programs: Quick Reference Guide
ALL MEDIA RELATED INQUIRIES: PIO - Nicole Goines 2/536-7666 or [email protected]v
• Air Quality Complaints: Complaints of outdoor odors and dust should be submitted online at doee.dc.gov/air and a member
of the Air Quality team will reach out to you. If you do not have access to a computer and are unable to submit the complaint
online please contact Ryan Insley 2/698-5530 Ryan.Insley@dc.gov or Becky Okorie 2/645/9270 [email protected] 2/645-
9270.
• Air Quality (Indoor): Odors in the basement, dust from renovation in the halls, chemicals used in cleaners, renters should
first contact the Office of the Tenant Advocate at 2/719-6560. If no response, contact the Department of Consumer Regulatory
Affairs (DCRA) housing inspection program at 2/442-4400. Homeowners are on their own to fix their indoor air quality
problems.
• Air Quality Monitoring: Questions about the District’s 7 monitoring stations should be directed to Rama Tangirala at 2/535-
2989 or Rama.Tangirala@dc.gov.
• Air Quality permits and air quality impact studies under the EISF program: Questions about whether an air quality
permit is needed or how to apply for a permit should be directed to Stephen Ours at 2/535-1747 or Stephen.O[email protected]
• Asbestos: Questions about asbestos abatement permits or complaints should be directed to Nneka Anosike at 2/535-2263 or
[email protected] or Becky Okorie at 2/645-9270 or [email protected] or Nelson Martinez at 2/596-4641or
• Asbestos Licensing: Direct questions to The DCPLCP at 2/442-4400 or https://dcra.dc.gov/service/obtain-occupational-or-
professional-license.
• Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC): Located at 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE 2/727-7400. To register for AREC
programs please visit: www.doee.dc.gov/arec . For additional information contact Teresa Rodriquez 2/754-2249 or
Teresa.Rodriquez@dc.gov.
• Bag Bill/Foam Ban/Straw Ban/Food Service Ware Requirements/Coal Tar or High PAH Sealant Violations: Inspect
business for compliance with $0.05 bag fee, foam, and straw ban, and recyclable and compostable food service ware
requirements, and restrictions on pavement sealants made of coal tar or other high-PAH products.
• Bees/Beehives: DOEE does not handle wasp/hornet/yellow jacket complaints. Contact Department of Health (DOH) at 2/442-
2701; concerns and questions about honeybees, beekeeping, or bee swarms call Natasha Garcia-Andersen at 2/870-6004 (cell)
or Natasha.Garcia[email protected].
• Biophilia: Biophilia Design and Workgroups: Contact Mary Lynn Wilhere at 2/535-1939 or [email protected] ,
Urban Sustainability Administration.
• Boat Tours: Call Anacostia River Explorers Boat Tours: Contact John Maleri at 2/430-0374 or [email protected] or
https://doee.dc.gov/service/Anacostia-river-explorers
• Boat Registration: To register a boat contact MPD Harbor Patrol at 202/727-4582
• Brownfields: Contact Brian Barone at 2/499-0437 or [email protected]
• Business Outreach, Sustainable Business Green Practices: Contact Mary Lynn Wilhere at 2/535-1939 or
[email protected] , Urban Sustainability Administration.
• Community Stormwater Solutions Grants: Provides up to $20,000 for community-oriented projects that raise awareness and
lead to behavior change around watershed and stormwater-related issues. Emily Rice at 2/535-2679 or E[email protected]
https://doee.dc.gov/service/community-stormwater-solutions-grant .
• Construction site runoff and sediment pollution (Complaints): Erosion, Sediment Control, Stormwater Management, and
drainage dial 2/478.1390 or email to [email protected].
• Customer Service Coordinator: Contact Cheryl Randall-Thomas at 2/654-6016 or Cheryl-Randall[email protected].
• Clean or Lean Program Department of Public Works (DPW) Private Property: Complaints about neglected yards are
directed to the attention of Clean City Coordinator at 2/671-1403.
• Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) Relief: DC Water bill relief for non-profits and residents. Direct non-
profits to Beatrice Ohene-Okae at 2/844-5880 or [email protected]. Direct residents to 2/299-3316 or
criac.residential@dc.gov. More information is available at doee.dc.gov/service/criacrelief.
• DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU): 2/479-2222 or info@dcseu.com
• DC Green Bank: Questions related to the DC Green Bank or Green Finance Authority, a quasi-public financing institution
providing financing products for energy efficiency and clean energy projects should be directed to David Epley at
• Dewatering at Construction Sites: Questions related to the discharge of ground water from a construction site or property
into sewer system should be directed to Patrick Donohue at 2/441-2287 or [email protected].
• Drainage and Stormwater Runoff: Contact Melinda Church at 2/535-2977 or 2/590-0075 (cell)
• DC Water Cares Multifamily Assistance Program: Residents interested in the DC Water Cares Multifamily Assistance
Program (MAP) should be directed to: https://www.dcwater.com or 2/354-3750
Donation and Reuse: Questions about the Donation and Reuse program and related grants should be directed to Stefan Roha
at 2/525-8592 or [email protected]. If unavailable, email [email protected].
• Drinking Water (Day Care) Questions/Testing in DC Child Development Facilities: Contact Joanna Vivanco at 2/481-
3861 or [email protected]. Alternate contact is Dr. Lakisa Blocker at 2/741-5276 or [email protected]. For
general questions, contact the DC Water-Drinking Water Division at 2/612-3440 or EPA Region III Drinking Water Section at
215-814-5122.
• Drinking Water (Residential) Questions/Testing Requests: Except as noted above for Day Care Centers, DOEE does not
deal with questions regarding drinking (or tap) water. Callers should be directed to DC Water’s Drinking Water Division at
202-612-3440.
• Electronic Vehicles(s) (EVs): Contact Thomas Bartholomew, Branch Chief at 2/671-4096 or [email protected].
• Electronic Recycling: Electronics Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste collection has temporarily moved to the
Benning Road Transfer Station, Benning Road is open every Saturday (except holidays) 7 am – 2 pm and the Thursday
preceding the first Saturday of the month (except holidays) 10 am – 2 pm. Contact Jen Dickman 2/741-0825 or
[email protected]. See schedule at https://dpw.dc.gov/service/household-hazard-wasteelectronic-recyclingdocuments-
shredding-drop-schedule.
• Emergency & Safety Response Contact for DOEE: Coordinator for Citywide Hazardous Spills and Hazardous Materials
and Building Evacuations. Contact Michael Somersall at 2/807-0444 or 2/841-0681 (cell) Michael.Somersall@dc.gov
• Energy Assistance:
Residential Services: Callers should be directed to the HOTLINE 202-299-3316. The division addresses Emergency
Mechanical System Program (HVAC), Weatherization Assistance (WAP), Lead Reduction Program (LRP),
Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program (LPRAP), and other household hazards (mold, asbestos roofs, etc.) for
low-income residents. The Manager for all programs is Lawanda Jones. The email addresses that can be used: LPRAP
Water Affordability Branch: Callers should be directed to the HOTLINE 202-350-9649
The Acting Manager for CRIAC and Low Income Household Water Assistance Program is Richard Jackson, and
the email address for the program is criac.residential@dc.gov or email [email protected]/[email protected].
Energy Application: Callers interested in checking the status of their applications should dial 311, and prompt #4 for a
live operator.
• Energy Benchmarking or Building Energy Performance Standards (also: ENERGY STAR, or the Benchmarking Help
• Engine Idling: Inspection of anti-idling areas primarily in the summer during the ozone season. Contact Ryan Insley at 2/698-
5530 [email protected] or Call 311
• Enforcement: Call (202) 741-2139 or email [email protected].
• Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements for Plans Reviews: Julienne Bautista 2/299-
3345 or [email protected]
• Fertilizer Law: Questions about fertilizer laws & regulations should be directed to Steve Saari 2/535-2961 or
• Free Home Radon Test Radon Hotline: Call 2/535/2303 or website at http://doee.dc.gov/service /radon.
• Fishing License: Enforce regulations to better protect, conserve, and enhance fisheries and wildlife sources. Purchase a fishing
license at https://doee.dc.gov/service/get-fishing-license or contact via email at [email protected].
• Floodplain Management/Flood Risk: Questions related to flood zone determinations, proposed projects, flood insurance and
general compliance with the District’s Flood Hazard Rules for developments in Special Flood Hazard Area as defined by
FEMA. Contact Josh Schnitzlein or [email protected]
• Green Building Program: Questions related to Green Building Act compliance, and/or commercial, mixed -use or
neighborhood development projects seeking green building certification, renewable energy systems, or district-scale
sustainability strategies. Contact Casey Studhalter at 2/535-2460 [email protected]. Any questions related to Green
Area Ratio should see separate entry. Any questions related to Stormwater Management or Green Infrastructure should see
separate entry. Any questions related to building inspections should be referred to the Department of Buildings at
https://dcra.customer.help/contact/contactus-SkowCOjX8.
• Green Building Innovation Grant Program: Green Innovation Grant Program supports innovative projects to “green” the
built environment in the District of Columbia. Direct questions to Connor Rattey at 2/727-5838.
• Green Business Practices and the Sustainable Business Program: Contact Mary Lynn Wilhere at 2/535-1939 or
[email protected], Urban Sustainability Administration.
• Green Fellows: DOEE paid competitive fellowship program for graduate students attending DC – based higher education
institutions and DC resident enrolled in area graduate programs. Contact Larissa Etwaroo at 2/535-1948 or
Lari[email protected].
• Green Light Program: Green Light Grant Program support innovative projects to “green” the built environment in the
District of Columbia. Direct questions to Casey Studhalter at 2/535-2460 or [email protected]
• Green Wrench Technical Assistance Program: Free pollution prevention guidance and compliance assistance with land, air,
and stormwater regulations for District automotive body and repair shops. Contact Mary Polacek at 2/535-2261 or
• Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP): Youth Employment Program, which introduces District youth, at age 14 to
24, to the green job labor market, exposing them to numerous exciting career paths and offers academic enrichment
opportunities. Contact Johnnie Philson at 2/481-3843 or [email protected].
• Hazardous Waste: New EPA ID numbers, registration fees and/or self-certifications: Contact Mary Reeves at 2/671-3308 or
Barbara.Williams@dc.gov.
• Healthy Homes: Submit Referrals for the Healthy Housing Program at
https://doee.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ddoe/publication/attachments/Healthy%20Homes%20Referral%20Form.pdf.
Program Eligibility includes District of Columbia Resident, Pregnant Woman and/or a Child ≤ 18 Years of Age in Home, ≥ 1
Housing-Related Concerns. Contact Angela Blackwell at 2/654-6036 or [email protected]. Further information about
the Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes Program funding can be found at: https://doee.dc.gov/release/notice-funding-
availability-energy-efficiency-and-healthy-homes-program.
• HVAC Program: Clients that have an inoperable mechanical system in their single-family dwelling or condominium could be
eligible for the EMS Program. Mechanical systems include central air conditioning units, heating systems, hot water tanks,
and chimney liners. Clients interested in the Emergency Mechanical System program can call the Weatherization main line on
2/299-3316 or email [email protected].
• IED Construction and Maintenance Branch (Inspections/Complaints): Erosion and Sediment Control, Stormwater
Management, GAR and Floodplain only. Work with DC Water, DDOT, and DCRA to solve neighbor drainage problems.
Coordinate Inspection Result and Complaint meetings, DOEE-Inspection and Enforcement Division, dial 202.478.1390.
• Inspection & Enforcement Division: NPDES & Illicit Discharge Branch Contact [email protected] or dial 202-281-3963.
Investigate complaints of improper dumping of pollutants (oil, grease, etc.) into storm sewers and waters. Illicit Discharges to
District Rivers or Streams and Swimming Pool water disposal.
• Language Access Program: Program coordinator Cheryl Randall-Thomas at 2/654-6016 or [email protected].
Coordinates Limited and Non-English-Speaking Compliance Program for DOEE.
• Lead: Screen children and work with medical providers and social service agencies to reduce a child’s exposure. Contact
Angela Blackwell at 2/654-6036 or [email protected]. Further information can be found
here: https://doee.dc.gov/node/20762.
• Lead Complaints: Direct all calls concerning Lead Complaints to Karen Gordon at 2/535-1934 or Karen Gordon
• Lead-Based Paint Certification: Direct all calls concerning Lead-Based Paint Certification to Lala Seidensticker at 2/924-
4086 or Lala.Seidenstick[email protected]ov or Shamika Parker Matthews at 2/535-2637 or [email protected]. Further
information and the application can be found here: https://octo.quickbase.com/db/bebnuapfq?a=nwr&ifv=1.
• Lead Permits: Direct all calls concerning Lead Permits to [email protected]. or contact Karen Gordon at 2/535-1934 or
Karen Gordon [email protected]. Further information can be found here: https://doee.dc.gov/page/lead-abatement-
renovation-epermitting-form
• Lead Complaints: Direct all calls concerning Lead Complaints to Karen Gordon at 2/535-1934 or Karen Gordon
• Light and Sound Pollution: Direct questions to the District Department of Transportation 2/673-6813 or DDOT.dc.gov.
• Mold Complaint: Direct all calls about leaking roofs or leaking pipes in rental properties to Department of Buildings (DOB)
at 2/671-3500. Further information on how to submit a DOB Housing Inspection and Property Maintenance Request can be
found here: https://dcra.customer.help/contact/request-for-inspection-form-SkHyBRJBv. For DOEE’s mold program, tenants
must first notify the landlord/property owner in writing about mold issues in the home. To notify DOEE of mold
contamination at a rental residence, submit a Mold Complaint Submission Form at:
https://octo.quickbase.com/db/br4rg8se5?a=nwr&IFV=0. Contact Keith Keemer at 2/535-2999 or [email protected] or
Leslie Bissell at 2/899-6197 or Le[email protected] for mold complaints. Alternate contact is Dr. Lakisa Blocker at 2/741-
5276 or [email protected].
• Mold License: Contact Keith Keemer 2/535-2999 or [email protected] with questions about the District’s mold licensing
program. Additional information about DOEE’s mold licensing program, mold applications and mold related information can
be found at http://doee.dc.gov/service/mold. If there is at least ten square feet of indoor mold growth, mold assessment and
remediation must be performed or supervised by a DOEE licensed mold professional. Mold contamination below 10 square
feet can be addressed by a non-licensed individual.
• Odors/Strange Smells: Refer to page (1) Air Quality
• Off-site compliance for Stormwater Management (Offv): Large development projects must install runoff-reducing green
infrastructure (GI) if they trigger District of Columbia’s stormwater management regulations. Using Stormwater Retention
Credit (SRCs) can make compliance cheaper, easier, and greener. For more information about off-site compliance, contact
Regan Wilhelm at [email protected] 2/671-5004, or visit http://doee.dc.gov/service/offv.
• Oversight Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (OMWEE): offers 5
th
graders attending public and charter
schools in the District with an intensive field study that engages students in watershed health and environmental sustainability
http://doee.dc.gov/service/overnight-meaningful-watershed-educational-experience or contact Kara Pennino at 2/654-6131 or
• Pesticide: For use of pesticides in the District contact Alvin Harris at 2/535-2292 or [email protected] Product
Registration contact Howard Brown at 2/535-2288 or [email protected] Integrated Pest Management contact Joseph
Walton at 2/535-2612 or [email protected] .
• Pet Waste: DOEE is no longer the lead agency for the District’s pet waste prevention efforts. The Mayor’s Office of the Clean
City (MOCC) has taken over the program and should be contacted to place a complaint and find resources related to pet waste.
They can be reached on 2/442-8150, at cleancity@dc.gov or at https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/mocc. The District does not
post signs by request, but residents may place small signs in their tree box or yard to remind neighbors to pick up. You can
purchase one, make your own, or print the free sign download found at the MOCC website or at DOEE’s website:
https://doee.dc.gov/petwaste.
• Pre-Construction Meetings for DOB land disturbance permits & DOEE Erosion and Sediment Control Plans:
https://doee.dc.gov/service/construction-site-inspections, [email protected] or 202-478-1390.
• Product Stewardship: Questions about Product Stewardship program (paint, electronics, or batteries) should be directed to
• Property Assess Clean Energy (PACE): DC Pace Program is to provide an attractive financing solution that will help
District property owners implement energy efficiency improvements. Direct questions to Kenley Farmer at 2/671-3314 or
• Radon: Distribute free radon kits, answer hotline, and conduct community outreach; contact Keith Keemer at 2/535-2999 or
• Rain Garden Rebate Program: Provides rebates for property owners who install rain gardens at a rate of $3 per square foot
of treatment area. Up to $2,200 per property is available. Contact Arielle Conti at 2/420-0645 or [email protected].
• Raze Permit/Clearance: Contact Nneka Anosike at 2/535-2263 or Nnek[email protected] .
• Recycling Programs: Direct questions to Department of Public Works (DPW) at 2/737-4404 or https://dpw.dc.gov/
• Renewable Energy: Direct questions to Daniel White at 2/380-6584 or [email protected] or Emil King at 2/673-6725 or
• RiverSmart Fund Manager: contact Steve Saari on 2/535-2961 or [email protected].
• River Smart Homes: DOEE provides financial and technical assistance for homeowners interested in reducing stormwater
runoff from their properties with rain gardens, rain barrels, Bay Scaping, permeable pavers, and trees. Contact: Arielle Conti
at 2/420-0645 or Arielle.C[email protected].
• River Smart Rewards: Also referred to as Stormwater Fee Discount Program. This program provides a discount on the
impervious surface-based Stormwater Fee for properties that install green infrastructure practices that help reduce Stormwater
http://doee.dc/riversmartrewards.
• River Smart Rooftops Green Roof Rebate Program: DOEE provides fund rebates for eligible property owners who
voluntarily install green roofs. Contact Andrew Oetman at 2/573-5259 or [email protected].
• River Smart Schools: Schoolyard greening projects that benefit the environment and support student learning. Contact Trinh
• Rodent Control: Contact Department of Health (DOH) at 2/442-5955.
• Shade Trees Rebate Program: Funds rebate of $50 or $100 to individuals who purchase and plant trees on private residential
or commercial property. Contact James Woodworth at 2/535-2244 or [email protected] or Kevin Newman at 2/535-
2242 or [email protected].
• Solar Energy: General education questions for residents who are not income qualified (Income 80% of area median income),
contact DCSEU to learn more about the programs they offer all DC residents around solar and energy efficiency
[email protected] 2/479-2222 or contact the Solar Hotline on 2/299-5271.
• Solar for All: General education questions for residents who are not income qualified (Income 80% of area median income),
contact DCSEU to learn more about the programs they offer all DC residents around solar and energy efficiency.
[email protected] 2/479-2222 or contact the Solar Hotline on 2/299-5271. Contact the Solar for All team: Daniel White at
2/380-6584, [email protected] , Emil King at 2/673-6725 [email protected] , or Alvin Jones at 2/299-5271,
• Solar Works DC: A low-income solar installation and job training program. Contact Larissa Etwaroo at 2/535-1948 or
• Special Events Guidance: Guidance on environmental regulations that pertain to special events in the District. Contact
Orpheus Williams at 2/535-1660 or [email protected].
• Stay Cool DC Seniors: The Senior StayCool Air Conditioning Pilot Program will repair or replace window air conditioning
unit(s) and inoperable heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) centralized units for income eligible seniors. Call
2/236-2657 or visit dacl.dc.gov/service-staycool for more information.
• Stormwater Management Permit: Land disturbing and renovation projects may require both an Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan, and Stormwater Management Plan. Projects must comply with Title 21 DCMR Chapter 5 Stormwater
Management Regulations. If you have any questions, please email Julienne Bautista at j[email protected] or 2/527-0958
• Stormwater Retention Credit (SRC) Trading Program: You can generate and sell Stormwater Retention Credits (SRCs) to
earn revenue for projects that reduce harmful stormwater runoff by installing green infrastructure (GI) or by removing
impervious surfaces. For more information about the SRC trading program, contact Matt Johnson at 2/741-0861 or
[email protected], or visit https://doee.dc.gov/src for further information and resources.
• Tenant Advocate – Office of the Tenant Advocate at 2/719-6560.
• Trash-Focused MWEE: Educates 3
rd
-8
th
graders attending Title 1 Schools in Wards 7 and 8 of the District about local
Water sheds and the impacts of trash pollution. Contract Trinh Doan at 2/535-1653 or [email protected] or
http://doee.dc.page/meaningful-watershed-educational-experiences-mwees.
• Trees: Contact Urban Forestry DDOT for service request at 2/671-5144.
• Underground Storage Tank Leaks: Clean spills of petroleum and other hazardous substances; ensure tanks are safe to
• Urban Agriculture: Questions about the Office of Urban Agriculture and related grants should be directed to Kate Lee at 202-
• Urban Forestry DDOT Service Request for Homeowners 2/671-5133.
• Utility Discount Programs (UDP): Residents can apply for discounts on their utility rates. For general appointments,
emergencies, and cutoffs call 311. Homebound residents call 2/673-6700.
• Watershed Stewards Academy: Equips and supports community leaders to recognize and address local pollution problems in
their nearby streams and rivers. Contact Kara Pennino at 2/654-6131 or [email protected].
• Water Quality Division: Jonathan Champion at 202-535-1722 or [email protected]
a. Reports of Water Pollution from ATD – David Pilat, Branch Chief ( NPDES) at 2/805-1355
c. Water Quality Monitoring: Questions about ambient monitoring, including the 3real-time monitoring stations –
Nicoline Shulterbrandt at 2/535-2194 or Nicoline.Shut[email protected]
d. Water Quality Standards – Rebecca Diehl at 2/535-2648
• Wetland and Stream Jurisdictional Determination and Permitting – Contact Jennifer Dietzen at 2/481-3942 or
• Well/Soil boring construction permit: Questions related to the well/soil boring construction, maintenance and abandonment,
or a permitting process should be directed to Matt Fuller at 202-380-6579.
• Wildlife Nuisance/Problem Wildlife: Fisheries and Wildlife Division can answer questions about wildlife and provide a list
of licensed wildlife control companies in the District. Contact Natasha Garcia-Andersen at 2/870-6004 or Natasha.Garcia-
Revised Date: March 21, 2023
