Check out City Club’s latest event in their Environment and Sustainability luncheon series: “The Once – And Future? – Promise of Energy Innovation” on Friday, July 22. How can we continue to make progress on attaining a renewable energy future and how do we get there? Speakers include Councilmember Hilary Franz, Bainbridge… [ Keep reading ]
Today, the City of Seattle joined local businesses to form a unique public-private partnership to increase energy efficiency of commercial buildings, the Seattle 2030 District. The Seattle 2030 District is an effort of more than 40 civic leaders including building owners and professionals, utilities, Architecture2030, the City of Seattle, and King… [ Keep reading ]
This Sunday is Seattle Solar Day, a free event open to all! Learning workshops, high school project demonstrations and more happening from 10 am to 3 pm at the Seattle Convention Center. Come find out how a solar installation can benefit your home or business.
BetterBuildings, a program of the Department of Energy, provided the funding for Seattle’s multi-sector energy efficiency program, Community Power Works. CPW was recently featured in a BetterBuildings case study to highlight the great work Seattle has done so far to launch the program and engage a wide variety of partners in… [ Keep reading ]
In this article just out today, Seattle was ranked second in a list of 10 U.S. cities taking action to combat climate change and prepare for its impacts. The ranking is based on a variety of factors, including leadership, transit and green buildings.
Councilmember Mike O’Brien and Jill Simmons, Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, are representing Seattle at the C40 Summit in Sao Paulo. The C40 Large Cities Climate Summit is a conference that brings together every two years mayors from all over the world to discuss actions and practices… [ Keep reading ]
Come to a party in the street! Imagine the possibilities. Summer Streets show how livable city streets can be when opened to people and bikes. There are two Summer Streets events coming up this weekend – one in Ballard and one on along Alki. For three hours… [ Keep reading ]
Looks like we’re going to have some great weather this Friday for F5 Bike to Work Day! F5 Bike to Work Day is a great day to ride for the first time, because no matter where you’re riding from, you won’t be alone. Commuter Stations and experienced riders along major… [ Keep reading ]
Reduce your energy use – which reduces your carbon footprint – by upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Seattle City light offers rebates to help.
At the Climate Solutions breakfast on May 10. Watch the conversation here.
