This “Government Eco-Action Monday” post is part of a new feature at CityRenewed.com. Each Monday, come back to the site for a recurring post on what local and national governments are doing to make the DC metro-area more eco-friendly.
DC programs help residents save the environment and their cash.
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The District Department of the Environment wants to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint. You can sign-up now for a free home energy audit performed by a trained energy professional.
During a home energy audit, an inspector checks insulation levels, window efficiency, wall-to-wall ratios, heating and cooling system efficiency, water heating systems, etc. The audit may also include a blower test where the inspector pulls air out of a room …
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There has been a lot of gay marriage excitement in the news lately. A few weeks ago, Iowa’s Supreme Court unanimously approved gay marriages in the state. Just this week, Vermont’s legislature passed a gay marriage law with a veto-proof majority. Now, DC’s council has approved a measure that would allow same-sex couples with marriage licenses from other states to register as married couples in the District.
It’s no secret that DC has a large gay population. With this new law, possibly thousands of couples could be heading for the airport to find a state that will marry them so they can bring their certificate back to the District. Before you book the next plane to Massachusetts, here are some tips to make sure your gay marriage is green as can be.
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