The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) has been afforded a great opportunity to further expand its work in the Low Income space, via the NEW Low Income Prescriptive Program. This is a prescriptive program that will provide enhanced rebates for qualifying Energy Star or DLC listed Light Bulbs, Fixtures and Sensors installed in a multifamily properties, shelters, or clinics that serves income-qualified District residents.

Ready to apply?
Please submit an application along with supporting documentation for approval to [email protected]

Income  Eligibility:
1) Project site must be located in Washington, DC
2) “Low-Income Housing” is defined as the District’s stock of affordable, low-income housing. It is defined as either:

a.  Households that have annual incomes equal to or below 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”) or 60% of the State Median Income (“SMI”)
b.  A multifamily building where at least 66% of the households meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above
c.  Buildings owned by non-profit organizations or government that meet the definition of “low-income households” listed above in (a) , or
d.  Buildings where there are contracts or other legal instruments in place that assure that at least 66% of the housing units in the building will be occupied by low-income households.

If you are interested in submitting a project or projects for consideration or if you would like to know more. Feel free reach out to the DCSEU team by emailing  [email protected].

Please also forward this email to others in your network who may be interested in taking advantage of this opportunity.