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Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Expanded to New Retailers, $4.8 Million in Benefits Went Toward Local Food Economy, and More in 2024 

The City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program made big strides toward our mission to help households access fresh, healthy food in 2024. We worked to expand the number of retailers in the Fresh Bucks network, the diversity of produce options, and the physical locations of stores to better meet our… [ Keep reading ]

Stay cool and save up to $8,000 this summer! Bonus rebates extended to help Seattleites transition off oil to clean, electric heat pumps 

Seattle, summer is officially here, and our changing climate means hotter temperatures. Just in time, we are extending bonus rebates for clean, electric heat pumps! Households transitioning off oil heat can save up to $8,000 on heat pumps that provide heating, cooling, and air-filtration. The total $8,000 in savings is… [ Keep reading ]

Supporting Small Businesses, Creating Jobs, and Strengthening the Local Economy in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley

As summer kicks off, weekly outdoor markets and plans for more than a dozen free events in the coming months are energizing Duwamish Valley neighborhoods. The City of Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program and departments are working with community organizations to transform previously under-utilized areas into thriving small business districts. The… [ Keep reading ]

Fresh Bucks Program Adds Two New Retailers in South Seattle 

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is excited to welcome La Esperanza Mercado y Carniceria in Beacon Hill and the Skyway Farmers Market to our Fresh Bucks network! Fresh Bucks is Seattle’s healthy food program that helps neighbors afford fruits and vegetables. Many Fresh Bucks customers live in South… [ Keep reading ]

There’s Still Time to Apply! Four Open Grants in Food Justice, Emissions Reduction, and More 

The City of Seattle and our partners have four grant opportunities available, ranging from increasing food and environmental justice, to reducing climate pollution from buildings. Keep reading to learn if you qualify and how to apply! Apply by June 3 for Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Releases New Plan to Eliminate Fossil Fuels from City-Owned Buildings by 2042 

The City of Seattle just released the comprehensive Municipal Buildings Decarbonization Plan. The plan charts a course to eliminate climate pollution from fossil fuels in 176 city-owned buildings by 2042, reducing carbon emissions by 87% and energy use by 48%. The plan identifies a strategic, cost-effective approach that focuses on… [ Keep reading ]

2025 KCD Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program Now Accepting Applications 

King Conservation District (KCD) and Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are excited to announce that the 2025 Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program is now accepting applications! Organizations seeking to improve natural resources and advance environmental equity can learn more and apply at Kingcd.org/KCD-Seattle-Grant.  Applications are due Monday, July… [ Keep reading ]

How City, Community, and Small Business Partners Collaborated to Create the New South Park Plaza 

Last month, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Duwamish Valley neighbors and small businesses to cut the ribbon to the new South Park Plaza! Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), led by the Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE), coordinated with Seattle Parks and Recreation and nonprofits Cultivate South Park and Duwamish… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating Impact: Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Awarded $2.6 Million to 43 Community Organizations in First 5 Years 

The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is celebrating seven years of funding community climate projects through Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund! Today, we gathered with more than 100 EJ Fund awardees and partners and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to release the program’s 5-Year Impact Report. The Impact Report… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating Staff Transitions at OSE!  

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is thrilled to announce that five of our colleagues recently transitioned into new roles within our office! Keep reading to learn more about our teammates! Climate Justice Team Sara Cubillos, Interim Climate Justice Director Sara Cubillos is now serving as our Interim Climate… [ Keep reading ]