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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 ]

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2024 Environmental Justice Fund Application is Now Open! 

August 22, 2024

Note: This application is now closed. Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is excited to announce that the Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund is now accepting applications! This year, applicants can apply to one of two grant options, with a total of $250,000 available in funding. Applicants can apply… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Awarded $5.5 Million from FEMA to Install Air-Conditioning at Five Library Branches 

August 20, 2024

Seattle is feeling the impacts of climate change now — from the extreme heat earlier this summer, to the dangerous wildfire smoke to come. Extreme weather harms the health and wellness of Seattle residents, particularly communities of color who are hit first and worst. As the City of Seattle works… [ Keep reading ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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New Investments Coming for “Growing Local, Equitable Foods and Education in Seattle Schools” Project

July 19, 2024

The City of Seattle is excited to announce that we are receiving a nearly $100,000 Farm to School grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)! The project with Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and community organizations will work towards three goals: 1) Expand the capacity of SPS Culinary Services… [ Keep reading ]

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Perfil destacado de un beneficiario del Fondo para la Justicia Ambiental: Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center  

July 18, 2024

En todo Estados Unidos, la raza de la persona es el factor de predicción más significativo de vivir cerca de aire, agua o suelos contaminados. Por este motivo, en 2017 se creó el Fondo para la Justicia Ambiental de Seattle, con el fin de apoyar iniciativas que beneficien y estén lideradas… [ Keep reading ]

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Environmental Justice Fund Grantee Spotlight: Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center  

July 18, 2024

Across the United States, race is the most significant predictor of a person living near contaminated air, water, or soil. It is for this reason that Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund was created in 2017 to support efforts that benefit and are led by, or in partnership with, those most affected… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Hosts First Bloomberg Green Festival, Leaders Discuss Climate Solutions 

July 16, 2024

Seattle just hosted the first-ever Bloomberg Green Festival! The Office of Sustainability (OSE) was happy to join thousands of people from across the United States to learn about climate and sustainability solutions. Seattle’s Mayor Bruce Harrell was a keynote speaker and OSE Director Jessyn Farrell was named a “Green Champion”… [ Keep reading ]

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