@DCOPC

The DC Office of the People's Counsel advocates, educates, and protects consumers of electric, natural gas, water, and local telephone services in the District.

District of Columbia Governmt.
Joined May 2013
@DCOPC welcomes the new Infrastructure Academy @ Spingarn. It was a decade ago during the Pepco-Exelon merger negotiations and settlement that @DCOPC first proposed an academy as part of the community benefits. Congratulations Mayor Bowser for making it a reality.
This week, we opened the new DC Infrastructure Academy at the historic Spingarn High School in Ward 5. This new location, which features an automotive lab, new instructional and training rooms, a Pepco training yard, and flexible outdoor work areas, will allow us to expand opportunities. My full letter: tinyurl.com/DCNewsletterOcto…
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@DCOPC also celebrates the opening of the new DC Infrastructure Academy. During the negotiations and settlement of the Pepco-Exelon merger a decade ago, @DCOPC first proposed the Academy as part of the community benefits package. We thank Mayor Bowser for making it a reality.
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Water rate hike, Next Gen Climate Con recap, and more in the OPC Connection: conta.cc/3TS9G4F
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
DC Water customers are NOT impacted by WSSC Water’s essential-water-use-only request. Our customers can continue using water normally.
Urgent Request - 5:30 p.m. 9/29 Update Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Continues for All WSSC Water Customers as Potomac Water Filtration Plant Resumes Water Production Details ➡️ bit.ly/4j1cUNz
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The quarterly @DCOPC social services meet-up is underway. @DCOPC gathers nonprofit & DC gov agencies to share ways to help mutual constituents. #OPCeducates #partners #teamworkmakesthedreamwork.
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
BGE’s proposed prepaid service would create new risks for vulnerable customers, OPC warns regulators. Read OPC's press release: content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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We want to see your face in the place Saturday, September 26! Register today! eventbrite.com/e/next-gen-cl… #nextgenclimatecon #youth #advocacy #OPCeducates
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
Recovery efforts from last night’s storm are ongoing & we're coordinating w/ @DDOTDC, @DCDPW, @DCDGS, @311DCgov, @PepcoConnect & others. If you've previously reported a downed tree to 311, pls avoid making a 2nd report. District crews are working hard to address all reports!
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
Fallen trees can cause serious damage. Please stay safe and watch for power lines or hanging limbs. If a tree falls entirely on private property and doesn’t impact a street, sidewalk or any public space, contact your insurance provider. If it impacts public space, report to 311
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
Overnight severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, heavy rain and lightning to our region, causing damage to trees and electrical equipment across the Pepco service area. Crews are working around the clock to safely restore service. Report outages at pepco.com/storm. ⚡️
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
It's a hot day in DC. Good news: spray parks and outdoor pools are open on a rolling basis until Monday, Sept 7. A huge thank you to our @DCDPR and @DCDGS teams for keeping the spaces clean, safe, and accessible all summer long.
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@DCOPC is building the next generation of environmental advocates. Details and more consumer news in the OPC Connection: conta.cc/3StG3G0 #nextgenclimatecon
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
DC is under a Heat Alert until 8 PM today, August 27. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. You can beat the heat by: ✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas. ✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside. ✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
Update: Our call center has resumed normal operations. Thank you for your patience while the earlier outage was resolved.
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Also, call @DCOPC to see if we can be of assistance @ (202) 727-3071. Repost:
Our call center is currently experiencing an outage due to a third-party vendor issue. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a question about your bill, starting or stopping service, or any other non-emergency matter, please contact us on or after Monday, August 10th. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.
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@DCOPC thanks Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program students who presented their projects about issues they learned at @DCOPC, including utilities, environmental justice, consumer rights & media tools. Good job to them & staff coordinator Angela Simmons! #MBSYEP #nextgen
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DC Office of the People's Counsel retweeted
We are putting polluters on notice and requiring major changes to protect DC’s rivers and streams.
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How's your Saturday going. @DCOPC's outreach team spent today @ the Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Community Day in #Ward5. #OPCinYourNeighborhood
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Putting the Brakes on High Utilities, Pulling the Plug on Pipeline Spending, Disputing Water Bills & More in the July OPC Connection! conta.cc/4fvQpOt
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