Ep. 56 - How DC DOEE is Using ARPA Funds to Improve Energy Performance of Local Buildings
Decisions That Matter: A Public Procurement PodcastShow Notes
On this episode of Decisions That Matter, we are joined by several leaders from the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), including:
David Epley - Associate Director at Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Katie Bergfeld - Chief, Building Performance & Enforcement Branch at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
Nicole Goines - Acting PIO at Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
This in-depth discussion goes into the agency's overall mission, DOEE's plans for use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, the creation of a new retrofit accelerator program, and much more. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of working together as a team, collaborating with other government agencies, and communicating regularly with the end-users that are able to use their programs for to reach a variety of positive outcomes.
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