Caleb Stipkovits, Author at Greenspace

Seattle Announces $3.5M in Grants to Help Under-Resourced Buildings Reduce GHG Emissions and Plan for Transition to Clean Energy

October 23, 2024

Today, the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced eight new grant awards, totaling $3.5 million, to help building owners install decarbonizing retrofits, such as replacing fossil gas furnaces with electric heat pumps, or conduct engineering and technical analyses ahead of future Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS) target deadlines. Adopted in 2023,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Community Investments, GreenspaceTagged With: BEPS, building emissions, grantee spotlights, OSE, press release

3 Well-Loved Local Grocery Stores Join Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program

October 15, 2024

This fall, three beloved locally-owned grocery stores have joined the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks network! Fresh Bucks is the Office of Sustainability and Environment’s (OSE) healthy food program that helps Seattle residents afford the fruits and vegetables they need to thrive. The program has taken off since it first… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: food access and security, Fresh Bucks Program, OSE

Mayor Harrell’s 2025-2026 Proposed Budget for OSE

September 24, 2024

Seattle, WA- Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing to make needed investments and take bold action to address the urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, city budget, Climate Change, climate resilience, climate workforce, Fresh Bucks Program, press release

City of Seattle Announces Bonus Rebate to Help Residents Transition from Oil Heat to Electric Heat Pumps, Households Can Access Up to $8,000 in Local and Federal Support

September 19, 2024

Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle is offering a new $4,000 bonus rebate, effective through May 2025 (or while funding lasts), for moderate-income households to transition off oil heat to clean electric heat pumps. Income-qualified residents may stack this rebate onto the City’s existing $2,000 Clean Heat instant rebate —… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: building emissions, Clean Heat Program, press release

Mayor Harrell Releases Updated “Food Action Plan” to Guide City Policies and Programs, Increase Food Security in Seattle

September 5, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Harrell released the first ever update to the City of Seattle’s “Food Action Plan,” which will guide City departments over the next five years to implement programs and policies to alleviate high rates of food insecurity, historically high food prices, the negative impacts of excessive food… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: events, food access and security, Food Action Plan, food and climate, food waste, growing local food, healthy food in schools, press release

Electrification Fair Showcases Appliances as City Expands Rebate Program for Residential Heat Pumps

August 29, 2024

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) partnered with El Centro de la Raza and the Switch Is On to host a Home Electrification Fair on Tuesday at the Centilia Cultural Center. The fair featured cooking demonstrations using induction stoves, electric appliances such as heat pumps, and information on City… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Grants and Community Investments, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, Clean Heat Program, community engagement, events

City of Seattle awarded $17.2 million to implement Building Emissions Performance Standard, support multifamily and commercial buildings reduce climate pollution

August 27, 2024

The Department of Energy (DoE) announced $17.2 million has been awarded to the City of Seattle under the Assistance for the Adoption of the Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes grant. Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the program is designed to address the climate crisis and create cleaner buildings. Seattle’s Office… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Grants and Community Investments, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, building emissions, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, press release

Seeking Applicants for Seattle Urban Forestry Commission

August 1, 2024

The Seattle Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is looking for new members! We are seeking applicants who are passionate about improving the care and management of Seattle’s urban forest and tree canopy to benefit communities disproportionately impacted by climate change and limited canopy cover in their neighborhoods. Ideal candidates will have… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Department Updates, Greenspace, Protecting Seattle's TreesTagged With: jobs, urban forestry, Urban Forestry Commission

OSE is Hiring for Four Positions: Grants, Operations, Buildings, and More!

July 31, 2024

The Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is hiring! OSE is growing its team to advance Seattle’s fight against climate change, including funding community projects, implementing building emissions reduction policies, and supporting our passionate staff. OSE is looking to fill the four listed positions below. OSE is helping create… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Department Updates, GreenspaceTagged With: BEPS, building emissions, jobs, OSE

King County Awarded $50 Million EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, Seattle to Benefit from Subawards to Reduce Building Emissions

July 24, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of King County to receive a $49,999,975 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) to reduce building emissions in King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish Counties. In a press conference, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell — along with EPA Region 10 (Pacific Northwest), King County, Puget… [ Keep reading ]