codeforboston/home-energy-analysis-tool

Updating states list in account creation

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#768 opened on Aug 12, 2026

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good first issueshould have

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Description

Currently the states list doesn't have DC.

Also its better to show the complete state name, but while storing store short forms. for ex Show "Massachusetts" but store "MA".

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Locate the account creation form and find where the US states list is defined. Update the list to include DC, and ensure the display shows full state names while storing abbreviations. Check how the form submits data to maintain the abbreviation on the backend.
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typescript
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frontend
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2
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1-3 hours
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80