The Office of Sustainability & Environment is hiring two positions that will be instrumental in advancing environmental justice in Seattle. Both positions close on March 26. Equity & Environment Program Manager The Equity & Environment Program Manager will bring strong management, policy, and stakeholder engagement skills to implement the City… [ Keep reading ]
Increasing access to healthy foods for Seattle families Fresh Bucks, a healthy food program focused on getting more fruits and vegetables into the homes of families with low incomes, closed out a year of record growth in 2018. The program helps Seattle residents afford fruits and vegetables by providing a dollar-for-dollar match of SNAP benefits (food stamps)…. [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is looking for two new members to serve on the Urban Forestry Commission. The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) advises the Mayor and City Council on policies and regulations governing Seattle’s urban forest. The UFC meets on the first and second Wednesdays of each month and is… [ Keep reading ]
If you’re still heating your home with dirty oil, the City of Seattle is offering an instant rebate up to $1,500 right now through the end of 2019 to switch to an energy-efficient heat pump. Join more than 300 households who have made the switch since 2017. Here are several… [ Keep reading ]
The benchmarking reporting deadline has been extended from April 1 to July 1, 2019 for submitting 2018 data. Nonresidential and multifamily buildings 20,000 SF+ must update Portfolio Manager accounts with accurate space use details and consumption data for 2018. All buildings subject to the annual requirement must be able to… [ Keep reading ]
Newly created Environmental Justice Fund will support 9 projects in 2019 The City of Seattle, through the newly created Environmental Justice Fund, awarded $347,525 for nine community-based projects to improve environmental conditions and respond to impacts of climate change. Funding was awarded up to $40,000 for projects that will be… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle to use Sweetened Beverage Tax revenues for fresh fruits and vegetables for kids Students at up to 19 Seattle elementary schools will get extra servings of fresh fruits and vegetables at school this year thanks to the Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax. The City of Seattle has partnered with Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is pleased to announce that Chris Page has joined OSE as our Climate Director. The Climate Director is primarily responsible for directing and coordinating the numerous strategies that Seattle is deploying to meet our ambitious climate goals and plays a critical role in… [ Keep reading ]
In the heart of Rainier Valley you’ll find Zamzam, a small business owner and a dedicated member of the community, who works hard to help her customers afford healthy foods. “Fruits and vegetables in my neighborhood affect the health of my community positively,” says Zamzam. As the owner of Harameyn… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s progressive energy efficiency policies like the City’s Building Tune-Ups Ordinance and a strong local market favoring energy efficient buildings requires a specialized workforce to tune-up buildings and keep them operating their best. Seattle Colleges is growing this workforce through its Sustainable Building Science and Technology (SBST) degree program at… [ Keep reading ]
