On March 25, 2022, Governor Inslee signed the Clean Buildings expansion bill into law. The expansion applies to buildings between 20,000-50,000 square feet, adding a new second tier that includes … [Read more...]
Puget Sound Energy’s 2023 Accelerator program is open for business
PSE is here to help buildings owners comply with Washington’s Clean Buildings Law (HB 1257, 2019). Our Clean Buildings Accelerator program unpacks the complex law, meets you where you’re at with your … [Read more...]
Washington CBPS Early Adopter Incentive Program Live Q&A, Feb 22nd
Need help applying for the Washington State Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) Early Adopter Incentives? Commerce can help! Funding is still available for the Early Adopter Incentive … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Building Performance Standard for Federal Commercial Buildings
Exciting news out of DC, as the Biden Administration announced the first-ever building performance standard for federal commercial buildings to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in … [Read more...]
Washington Building Electrification Grant Program
The Washington State Department of Commerce is preparing to make $9.7 million of total funding available under the Clean Energy Fund Building Electrification grant program. The program will award … [Read more...]
Online Open House: Seattle Building Performance Standards Draft Policy Framework, June 16th at 12pm
Join the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) for an online open house about potential Seattle Building Performance Standards (BPS) regulations — a powerful tool to reduce climate … [Read more...]
New Resources: Understanding Your Building’s Path to Carbon Neutral
Buildings are one of the largest and fastest growing sources of climate pollution in Seattle, responsible for more than one-third of our greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions pollute our air, … [Read more...]
Business Sign-on Letter for Skills Training
Business Leaders United is circulating a sign-on letter for businesses, industry groups, and business membership organizations calling for expanded Pell Grant eligibility to shorter-term education and … [Read more...]
“Decarbonizing the Northwest” Summer Webinar Series
June 1, June 15, June 29, and July 13 10:00am – 11:30am PT General Event Information: Join the NW Energy Coalition for the summer webinar series “Decarbonizing the Northwest.” This virtual … [Read more...]
You’re invited! Register for the Decarbonization Local Policy & Solutions Seminar
Thursday, March 24th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT Register Now! What You Need to Know About HVAC Building System Decarbonization Localized decarbonization policies are becoming more prevalent. From a … [Read more...]