About the campaign
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, four District agencies charged with serving DC utility consumers joined forces to create #Here2HelpDC, a public awareness campaign to inform District residents and businesses about energy and money-saving initiatives that can help minimize negative financial impacts of the pandemic.
#Here2HelpDC is a combined initiative of the District Department of Energy & Environment, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility and the Office of the People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia.
Participating Agencies
The DCPSC serves the public interest by ensuring that financially healthy utility companies provide safe, reliable and quality utility services at reasonable rates for District customers, while fostering grid modernization, conservation of natural resources, preservation of environmental quality, and advancement of the District’s climate policy commitments.
The Office of the People's Counsel is an independent District agency that advocates for the rights of consumers of natural gas, electric, water and telephone services. The office works with consumers to resolve utility complaints, educates consumers about utility services, and represents the interests of District utility ratepayers before the DCPSC, other utility regulatory bodies, and the courts.
The Department of Energy & Environment is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District. Using a combination of regulations, outreach, education, and incentives, the agency administers programs and services to fulfill their mission and promote environmentally responsible behavior that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment.
The D.C. Sustainable Energy Utility helps District residents and businesses use less energy and save money by providing financial incentives, technical assistance, and information to tens of thousands of District residents and businesses, helping them to save millions of dollars on their energy costs. Their work is building a brighter economic, environmental, and energy future for the District.