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Department of General Services Recognizes Earth Day with Expansion of Net Zero-Ready Construction

Date Released:

Fri, 04/22/2022

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Department of General Services (DGS), celebrates the awareness of energy conservation and promoting healthy environments in the District on Earth Day with the announcement of its Net Zero Energy-Ready construction program expanding within the DC Public Schools (DCPS) portfolio and into new projects for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

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Jul 10 2025 - 18:00

Fort Davis Construction Kickoff

Jul 16 2025 - 18:00

DGS Public Building Environmental Safety Testing and Remediation: July 2025

Jul 19 2025 - 12:00

Third Annual “Community Connection Day” Block Party

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SBOE Resolution Addressing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Issues in Public Schools in the District of Columbia 06.03.2025

As the implementation agency for all District owned and managed facilities, the Department of General Services (DGS) takes proactive steps to fortify our Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and internal air filtration systems for the safety and well-being of District residents.

FY26 DGS Budget Oversight Hearing Presentation

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Fort Davis Construction Kickoff - Thu, Jul 10

Division: EAU
Meeting: Ft. Davis Construction Kickoff
Location: Francis Geogory Library
Topic: Construction kickoff for Ft. Davis

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DGS Public Building Environmental Safety Testing and Remediation: July 2025 - Wed, Jul 16

DGS Public Facilities Environmental Safety Meeting : JULY, 2025

Event Description: With the passage of the Public Facilities Environmental Safety Amendment Act of 2020, DGS has expanded its frequency and scope of testing for environmental risks. This is the seventeenth meeting in a series of monthly meetings to discuss actionable environmental safety testing results and remediation activity at District public buildings. This meeting will provide an overview of our testing process and details about activities at specific locations. You can join the meeting by registering and using the link provided. Please share with community members and we hope to see you there!

Meeting: DGS Public Building Environmental Safety Testing and Remediation: July 2025
Meeting Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Full Link: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

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Third Annual “Community Connection Day” Block Party - Sat, Jul 19

Division: ANC 8E, DGS
Meeting: Third Annual “Community Connection Day” Block Party
Location: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center| at 700 Yuma Street, SE
Topic: Our goal as a Commission is to ensure that our constituents are receiving resources and services they need to cope during these challenging times. It is important that we come together to address concerns, provide services, and build relationships with one another.

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