The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2014 rankings today for the top cities with ENERGY STAR-rated buildings. Seattle moved up the list from #17 in 2013 to #14 with a total of 127 buildings saving an estimated $23.6 million in energy costs (check out the map of the buildings with… [ Keep reading ]
Horizon House retirement community has made great strides in its efforts to lower its impact on the environment. The Conservation Committee works to find ways to save energy and other resources. Several years ago, one of the residents active on the committee asked her grandson Corey Weathers, a Principal at Catalyst 2030, to… [ Keep reading ]
[Reposted from the Department of Planning and Development’s (DPD) Building Connections blog.] DPD has implemented new requirements for Priority Green Expedited, a green building permitting incentive. In December 2013, DPD published the proposed changes and held an open house on the proposed changes on January 23, 2014. DPD received many comments… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s neighborhoods continue to come up with great ideas for projects that benefit the community and our environment. The latest Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple project awards were announced a week ago providing $346,000 to community recipients dedicated to improving life in Seattle. Here are a few examples of… [ Keep reading ]
On February 25, the Office of Sustainability & Environment will launch “Community Climate Forums”, a quarterly opportunity for residents and grassroots sustainability organizations to provide on-going feedback on the City’s climate action work. The forums will be moderated by Jill Simmons, Director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment. The… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle Ed Murray, Mayor Office of Sustainability & Environment Jill Simmons, Director NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: January 8, 2014 Contact: Rebecca Baker, 206.615.1171 Seattle Buildings on Track for Major Energy Savings New Report Reveals Findings from City Energy Benchmarking Law SEATTLE, WA – A… [ Keep reading ]
Light bulbs cannot be recycled in Seattle’s recycling carts – but don’t throw out your burned-out holiday lights – recycle them! Holiday light recycling programs take your old light strands and recycle the copper wire inside them. King County offers a list of nearby locations where you can recycle your holiday lights… [ Keep reading ]
A bikeable city is one where people of all ages and abilities ride bicycles for any trip purpose because it is a convenient, fun, safe, and healthy transportation option. Over the next 20 years, Seattle will add approximately 100,000 new people and jobs within the city limits. One way to… [ Keep reading ]
Peter Dobrovolny, the Seattle 2030 District liaison for the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment, received a Lifetime Achievement award at 2030’s Vision Awards on November 14th, 2013. Peter received a standing ovation for his work as a co-founder of the Seattle 2030 District, during which time he… [ Keep reading ]
Did you miss the Center City Connector Open House? No worries – all open house materials are here – as well as a survey to share your feedback about streetcar options along 1st Avenue. Survey will be open until November 15. At the open house, SDOT presented options for running… [ Keep reading ]
