DC encourages EV charging with rebates through DOEE and allows public right-of-way charging via DDOT's curbside EV pilot. Multifamily buildings over 50 units built after 2022 must provide EV-ready parking under the Green Building Act.
DC Code Section 8-1774 (Clean Energy DC Omnibus Amendment Act) and the Green Building Act of 2006 as amended require EV-ready wiring in 20 percent of new multifamily parking and 100 percent of new single-family garages. DDOT operates curbside Level 2 chargers on select blocks in Dupont Circle, NoMa, Shaw, and Capitol Hill, and residents can request a residential curbside charger through the Public Space Permitting Office. DOEE offers the Solar for All and EV rebate programs. Pepco provides Make-Ready rebates for commercial and multifamily hosts. Condo unit owners have a statutory right under DC Code Section 42-1903.07 to install EV chargers in assigned spaces subject to reasonable association rules on aesthetics and cost allocation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Washington code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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