Clean Buildings
Clean buildings are essential to meeting our state energy goals. In 2019 the Clean Buildings bill was signed into law and later expanded in 2022. The objective is to lower costs and pollution from fossil fuel consumption in the state’s existing buildings. The law directed Commerce to develop and implement an energy performance standard for covered buildings, and the expansion now includes multifamily buildings. The law also provides incentives to encourage building owners to make energy efficiency improvements earlier than required.

Clean Buildings Performance Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Comply
Customer Support and Resources
Clean Buildings Portal
Early Adopter Incentive Program
Agency Contact
Emily Salzberg
Buildings Unit Managing Director
buildings@commerce.wa.gov
Need Help?
Submit any questions or support requests using the Customer Support Form.
Or call: 360-725-3105
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events Buildings Team members will be a panelist or present
NAIOP Washington State- Clean Buildings Briefing- Free for members, Virtual
– 9 to 10 a.m. PDT, May 24
Smart Buildings Exchange 2022 (SBX) – Free, Virtual and In-Person
– 9 a.m. PDT, Mon, Aug 22 – 2 p.m. PDT Wed, Aug. 24