District of ColumbiaD.C. temporarily allows energy efficiency bonds without $250 million cap
From March 24 until the law expires November 4, 2026, D.C. can issue energy efficiency financing bonds without the $250 million total cap.
What it does
During the temporary law, D.C. can issue bonds for energy efficiency financing without the $250 million total cap. The law expires November 4, 2026.
Argument forThe District could use bonds to finance more energy-saving work during the temporary law.
Argument againstWithout the $250 million cap, the District could borrow more through these bonds and face higher debt payments.
More detail
The District may issue energy efficiency financing bonds without the $250 million total cap. This applies to bonds issued under D.C.'s Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010. The law took effect March 24, 2026, and expires November 4, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 3Law L26-0106, Effective from Mar 24, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005740, Expires on Nov 04, 2026Latest
- Feb 9Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Feb 6Act A26-0252 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001076
- Feb 2Returned from Mayor
- Jan 27Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0252Became Law
- Jan 20Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Feb 02, 2026To Governor
- Jan 6Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- 2025
- Dec 16First ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Dec 16Retained by the Council
- Dec 15B26-0536 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Dec 16First ReadingMinor
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