State Efficiency and Environmental Performance
Executive Order 20-01 created the State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) Office. SEEP works with state agency partners to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate toxic materials from state agency operations. The SEEP Office supports and guides state agency efforts related to electric vehicles (EVs), energy-efficient and zero energy facilities, sustainable purchasing and clean electricity. It identifies and pursues opportunities to fund cost-effective improvements in state agency environmental performance.
Fleet Electrification
State fleet vehicles are a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from state agency operations. To meet GHG limits established in RCW 70A.45.050, state agencies will need to transition fleet vehicles to battery-electric options.
State Buildings
Buildings are the largest overall contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from state agency operations. To meet GHG limits established in RCW 70A.45.050, state agencies will need to reduce the carbon intensity of the buildings they own and operate.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Washington state is committed to leading by example in the fight against global climate change. RCW 70A.45.050 directs state agencies to meet specific greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) limits, culminating in a 95% reduction below 2005 levels by 2050.
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing
Washington state is committed to leading by example in the fight against global climate change. RCW 70A.45.050 directs state agencies to meet specific greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) limits, culminating in a 95% reduction below 2005 levels by 2050.
State of Washington Agency Partners
- Department of Social and Health Services
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Corrections
- Department of Enterprise Services
- Department of Ecology
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Natural Resources
- Washington State Patrol
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Labor and Industries
- Department of Health
- Liquor and Cannabis Board
- Department of Agriculture
Contact
Hanna Waterstrat
Director, Office of State Efficiency and Environmental Performance
Email: Hanna.Waterstrat@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-0015