GreenWrench Summer Workshop

The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. DOEE's mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents and natural inhabitants of the nation’s capital by protecting and restoring the environment, conserving our natural resources, mitigating pollution, increasing access to clean and renewable energy, and educating the public on ways to secure a sustainable future. The agency’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcing environmental regulations; monitoring and assessing environmental risks; developing energy and environmental policies; issuing permits; and providing residents and local businesses with funding, technical assistance, and information on initiatives designed to ensure a more resilient and sustainable city. We perform all agency mission activities with the highest integrity to uphold the public trust.

Department of Energy & Environment

The GreenWrench Technical Assistance Program provides free pollution prevention guidance and training to mechanics at auto repair shops.

DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)

This Summer workshop will provide environmental technical assistance, tools, and best practices for the District&#x27;s automotive industry. This workshop will be held at the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) located in Southeast Washington, DC. This workshop will also outline the steps to certify your location as an official GreenWrench Certified Auto Body and Repair Shop. This designation may attract new customers who are looking for an auto shop that follows sustainable practices in their community.Participants who attend in-person will receive a Certificate of Attendance and swag bag containing eco-friendly products. You may also choose to participate virtually, but you will not receive the Certificate or free products.<h3> </h3><h3>Who Should Attend?</h3>Auto mechanics, shop owners, managers, fleet managers, and stakeholders interested in vehicle maintenance, garage management, environmental regulations, hazardous waste requirements, and best practices. <h3>Registration</h3>The workshop is free but registration is required. Registration closes on July 11, 2022.<h3></h3><h3>Agenda </h3><ul><li>Welcome - Mary Lynn Wilhere, Urban Sustainability Administration, Sustainable Business Program, DOEE</li><li>Pollution Prevention and Best Practices - Rebecca Stack, Principal, and Janaye Dorsey-Riley, Junior Environmental Scientist, Designgreen, LLC</li><li>Safer Chemicals and Less Toxic Products </li><li>Hazardous Waste Requirements - Iven C. Schroeer, Environmental Protection Specialist, Toxic Substances Division, Hazardous Waste Branch, DOEE</li><li>Stormwater Inspections at District Autoshops: Why and What to Expect - Mary Polacek, Illicit Discharge and NPDES Branch, Inspection and Enforcement Division, DOEE</li><li>GreenWrench Plans for 2023 - Robera Tasissa, Energy Administration, DOEE</li><li>Wrap-Up (pick up certificate and Swag Bag)</li></ul> We also have a Microsoft TEAMS link available, but the internet connection may be unreliable.The Microsoft Teams Link is shown below.

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<h1>Workshop Questions? </h1>Contact gwe@dc.gov or Robera Tasissa, Energy Administration, at (202) 430-0156.To learn more about the GreenWrench Program, visit <a href="https://doee.dc.gov/service/greenwrench" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://doee.dc.gov/service/greenwrench </a><h3></h3><h3>Need Language or ADA Assistance?</h3>If you have any questions or require ADA accessibility assistance contact Mary Lynn Wilhere at (202) 870-2924 or <a href="mailto:marylynn.wilhere@dc.gov" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">marylynn.wilhere@dc.gov</a>.Este documento contiene información importante. Si necesita ayuda en Español o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso, por favor llame al (202) 535-1939. Infórmele al representante de atención al cliente el idioma que habla para que le proporcione un intérprete sin costo para usted. Gracias.ጠቃሚ ማስታወቂያይህ ሰነድ ጠቃሚ መረጃ ይዟል። በአማርኛ እርዳታ ከፈለጉ ወይም ስለዚህ ማስታወቂያ ጥያቄ ካለዎት በ (202) 535-1939 ይደውሉ። የትኛውን ቋንቋ እንደሚናገሩ ለደንበኞች አገልግሎት ተወካይ ይንገሩ። ያለምንም ክፍያ አስተርጓሚ ይመደብልዎታል። እናመሰግናለን።

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