Green DC: Ask DC to plant a tree on your street!

From now until June 15, 2015, there's a fast and simple way to request a tree for your street or neighborhood. getdctrees.org provides an online map of where trees are missing from tree boxes around the city and provides a simple online request form. DC's Urban Forestry Administration will accept requests through June 15.  They'll then prioritize tree plantings for the Fall 2015 season.  The website also provides a breakdown of tree plots available by Ward. And, while you're at it, consider signing up to care for an urban tree through DC's Canopy Keeper program.

EarthDay Action: Tell DC City Council to Oppose the Exelon/Pepco Merger!

Hey folks, the proposed Exelon/Pepco merger is a bad deal for DC and for renewable energy in general!  Several councilmembers have come out against the merger....but others haven't.  Please send an email - similar to the one below today--and ask your friends/family to do the same!

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Hello, 

My name is _______ and I am a ____________ year DC resident. I support clean energy and energy efficiency in the District to combat climate change and promote a clean, sustainable District for all its residents.

 

I note that you've not yet taken a stance on the proposed Exelon/Pepco merger, and I am writing to you today to ask you to oppose the proposed merger. Exelon is overtly anti-renewable energy and has worked to actively undermine clean energy policies at both the federal and state level. 

 

DC has made significant strides in the past decade to become a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency - these policies will likely come under attack if Exelon is at the helm. I very much appreciate the letter that your colleagues, Councilmembers Cheh, Silverman and Allen sent opposing the merger. I urge you to join them and PUBLICLY OPPOSE the Exelon merger as not in the public interest so that we can continue our city's progress as a clean energy leader. 

 

Sincerely, 

[YOUR NAME]

Ward ____

Please send to:

• Brianne Nadeau, Ward 1 (bnadeau@dccouncil.us)
• Yvette Alexander Ward 7 (yalexander@dccouncil.us)
• Anita Bonds, At Large (abonds@dccouncil.us)
• David Grosso, At Large (dgrosso@dccouncil.us)