Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements

Climate Commitment Act at work in communities: Commerce awards nearly $8 million to help assess, aid local governments in addressing clean buildings requirements

Grants to Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties to pay for energy audits, collect cost data on government buildings OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced grants of $3.88 million each to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) and Washington Association of Counties (WSAC) to pay for energy audits and collect data on the costs of compliance with the Washington Clean…

Commerce awards grants to boost salmon recovery planning

Commerce awards grants to boost salmon recovery planning

Five projects will receive $1.2 million from state Climate Commitment Act and EPA funds to advance local salmon recovery efforts OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce is awarding approximately $1.2 million to four local governments and one tribe to support long-range planning in support of salmon recovery efforts. The funding will help integrate salmon recovery work into local growth management and land use planning and development regulations.…

Up to 675,000 Washington households will see electricity bills reduced by $200 thanks to state Climate Commitment Act

Up to 675,000 Washington households will see electricity bills reduced by $200 thanks to state Climate Commitment Act

Español русский українська 中文 Tiếng Việt Department of Commerce launches $150-million Washington Families Clean Energy Credits program to support low- and moderate-income electricity customers statewide OLYMPIA, WA – The Department of Commerce today announced the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program. This program provides a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers across Washington and is funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). “We are committed to…

Commerce awards nearly $40 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for local electrification programs

Commerce awards nearly $40 million in Climate Commitment Act funds for local electrification programs

New and established programs in communities statewide will provide electrification incentives and appliance rebates to homeowners and small businesses OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $39,575,225 in grants to cities, counties, municipal utilities, and state and federally recognized tribes to support electrification of homes and businesses. The funding, made possible by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, will establish and enhance local programs that provide rebates and…

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $7.5 million to five tribes for clean energy projects

Climate Commitment Act dollars at work: Commerce awards $7.5 million to five tribes for clean energy projects

Grants support innovative solar and wave energy projects, advance state goals on environmental justice and equity OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce this week announced $7.5 million in grants to five tribes in Washington to plan, design and build clean energy projects. Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, these clean energy grants through Commerce are part of an $83 million opportunity that includes $16 million for a…

Ready, set, drive electric: State instant rebate program to help more consumers choose electric vehicles

Ready, set, drive electric: State instant rebate program to help more consumers choose electric vehicles

Combined with federal and dealer incentives, $45 million in state rebates aim to make EVs accessible to lower income drivers OLYMPIA, WA – The choice and benefits of driving electric vehicles (EVs) is about to become more affordable to many more Washingtonians, thanks to a new state program announced today. Flanked by a showcase of affordably priced EV models at a Seattle City Light public charging station in Tukwila, Gov.…