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DCAP Brings Together Institutions and Local Businesses for Second Annual Sustainable Vendor Connection Day

Last month, The Coalition’s DC Anchor Partnership (DCAP), through its partnership with the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) and in collaboration with the Georgetown University Office of Sustainability, hosted its second annual Vendor Connection Day. This year, centered on sustainability and the growing green economy.

June 1, 2026

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ICC Roof Replacement & Solar Panel Project – Community Impacts

Georgetown has committed to advancing sustainability on campus by utilizing renewable energy and investing in energy efficient operations. Georgetown has several buildings with rooftop solar, including our residence hall at 55H Street NW, Byrnes and Hayden Halls, and several townhouses on the Hilltop Campus. Once the new solar panels are installed at the ICC, they will generate approximately 806 MWh of renewable energy for the campus, enough to generate nearly one-third of the building’s electric consumption. All the removed material will be brought to an approved, specialized solar recycling location.

March 19, 2026

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Georgetown Unveils Interdisciplinary Building in Downtown DC

Georgetown celebrated the opening of its new educational hub at 111 Massachusetts Ave. in downtown Washington, DC, on the university’s Capitol Campus on Oct. 20.

March 19, 2026