The Community Renewables Energy Act – An Energy Justice Bill

Earlier this year, Councilmembers Yvette Alexander and Mary Cheh introduced legislation that will change the energy landscape in Washington, D.C. by allowing renters to benefit from renewable energy generation. The Community Renewables Energy Act (Bill No. 19-715) aims to expand access to renewable energy to more DC residents through a mechanism called “virtual net metering.” What is virtual net metering?…