 The Commission’s grid modernization initiative, Modernizing the Energy Delivery System for Increased Sustainability, or as we call it, MEDSIS, is well on its way. MEDSIS will help DC reach its climate goals by aligning energy systems with climate policy to increase renewable resources in the District. We have created six working groups with over 180 participants – which is likely the greatest public participation we’ve ever had in any Commission case. The working groups have met a total of 25 times, with 28 more meetings scheduled. Each working group established a set of action items for completion. As of today, 78 of those action items have been completed, with 52 left to go. We are on target to meet our May deadline for delivery of recommendations to the Commission.
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District residents can still sign-up to participate in the MEDSIS Working Groups.
 The District is taking steps to prioritize adoption of electric vehicles as a key strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence, energy costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. With nearly 700,000 residents, 400,000 daily commuters, and 20.8 million annual visitors, transportation is a critical factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more.
 In January, the DCPSC began to receive letters of concern from District residents about natural gas leaks. To address the community’s concerns and Mayor Bowser’s request to look into gas leak reporting requirements, the DCPSC hosted a community hearing to give the public an opportunity to gain insight into the safety measures employed by our local natural gas utility company, Washington Gas Light (WGL), and to receive comments regarding the dissemination of gas leak information to the community. Read more.
 For three consecutive years, the DCPSC received a 100% rating for its implementation of the District’s Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The Commission provides oversight of intrastate natural gas pipelines in the District through annual certification and partial funding by PHMSA. Read more.
 Beginning in Spring of 2019, Pepco and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction work to underground major components of the utility distribution system. DC PLUG is a multi-year program designed to migrate up to 30 of the District’s most vulnerable overhead distribution lines underground, taking place over six to eight years. DC PLUG is a joint effort between the DCPSC, the Office of the Mayor, the City Council, Pepco, DDOT and other government agencies to improve the electric service reliability and reduce the impact of storm-related outages in the District. Read more.
 Commissioners and staff attended the 2019 Winter Policy Summit hosted by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Read more. |
