Energy
People in Washington spend over $20 billion per year on energy. Most of this money leaves the state to pay for oil and natural gas. Our state energy priorities get the most out of our state’s exceptional mix of innovation, free enterprise and green stewardship. The Washington State Energy Office reviews energy issues, works on the benefits of energy and state energy goals. We provide energy policy support, analysis and information to the state and provide energy grants to Washington state entities.
Highlighted Programs
Weatherization
Weatherization helps to reduce energy costs for low-income families by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Weatherizing a home has a positive impact in communities and additionally helps economic growth and reduces environmental impacts.
State Efficiency and Environmental Performance Office (SEEP)
The State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) Office coordinates efforts to reduce State agency energy costs by improving energy efficiency and to reduce harmful pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions and toxic materials.
Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
The Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) (SB 5116) became law in May 2019. It commits Washington to an electricity supply free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. This will let the state replace fossil fuels in end uses and achieve long-term climate goals.
Energy Programs in Communities (EPIC)
The Energy Programs in Communities (EPIC) unit, a part of the Energy Division and State Energy Office, is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing initiatives that enable communities to be a part of the clean energy transition.
Grants and Loan Programs
Commerce has supported communities across Washington with securing funds for energy projects. Review the Fall 2023 Energy Funding Opportunities Fact Sheet (PDF) to learn more.
- Building Electrification Grant
- Clean Energy Fund
- Dairy Digester Enhancement
- Electrification of Transportation Systems Program
- Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
- Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings
- Home Energy Rebates
- Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program
- Forest Products Financial Assistance Program
- Grants to Non-Profit Lenders
- Grants to Utilities for Residential Customer Arrearages
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
- Grid Modernization Program
- Home Rehabilitation Loan Program
- Research, Development and Demonstration Program
- Rural Clean Energy Innovation Program
- Solar Deployment Program
- State Project Improvement Grants
- Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities
Additional Information
- Energy Project Survey Portal (on Smartsheet)
- 2021 State Energy Strategy
- Appliance Standards
- Building Electrification
- Clean Buildings
- Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
- Clean Transportation
- Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program
- Energy Emergency Management
- Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings
- Fuel Mix Disclosure
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
- Industrial Waste Coordination Program
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- Renewable Fuels
- Resource Adequacy
- Weatherization
- Map of power generation in the Northwest – NWCouncil.org