WASHINGTON – In conjunction with the 7th Annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a proclamation celebrating September 25-29, 2023, as Clean Energy Week in Washington, D.C. 

“Thank you, Mayor Muriel Bowser, for joining us in celebrating National Clean Energy Week 2023,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum. “Affordable, reliable, and clean energy has become an issue on the minds of Americans across the country, from Main Street to Wall Street. In Washington, D.C., clean energy is creating jobs, reducing emissions, and having a positive community impact. Clean Energy Week is an opportunity to celebrate the advancements made by industry leaders and advocates in Washington, D.C., and across the country.”  

“Washington, D.C., is proud to serve as model for building greener, more resilient cities and creating a better quality of life for all,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser in her proclamation. “Clean energy jobs are on the rise in the district, reaching more than 15,000 in 2022, and the city increased its Renewable Portfolio Standard in 2019 to a goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2023.”  

In her proclamation, Mayor Muriel Bowser notes the Environmental Protection Agency ranks Washington, D.C., third in the nation in annual green power usage and D.C. has more electric vehicle charging stations than gasoline stations—ranking in the top 10 markets in the nation for electric vehicles.  

NCEW was founded in 2017 as a bipartisan forum to recognize the numerous advantages clean energy production provides to local communities, from economic growth and job creation to lower emissions and a healthier environment. The week contains engaging educational programming such as the Policymakers Symposium—three days of programming—convening elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors, and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy. Journalists can register for the NCEW Policymakers Symposium HERE. 
 
For more information about NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policymakers Symposium, visit the NCEW website at www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.

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