OSE is pleased to issue OSE Director’s Rule 2016-01 which implements the Seattle Building Tune-Ups Ordinance adopted in March 2016. The Director’s Rule further explains the Tune-Ups requirement, and is the result of more than a year of collaboration with stakeholders to make this new policy clear and workable, with a… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray recently signed an Executive Order that signals the next step in the Drive Clean Seattle Initiative. The Executive Order directs City departments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a three-pronged approach: buying the greenest vehicles, electrifying the fleet and using other renewable fuels, and prohibiting idling. The… [ Keep reading ]
In April 2016, Mayor Murray released the Equity & Environment Agenda—a roadmap for advancing race and social justice in the environmental movement. The Agenda was developed in partnership with the multi-ethnic, multi-racial Community Partners Steering Committee (CPSC) and over 1000 Seattle residents participated in conversations and activities that contributed to… [ Keep reading ]
As the Emerald City, Seattle has long been known as a champion for all things “green”. It’s a reputation we take pride in and one we are diligent in upholding. There are 8 (yes 8!) City departments engaged in Seattle’s urban forestry work. Each department brings different sets of expertise,… [ Keep reading ]
This week, OSE released a proposed Building Tune-Up Director’s Rule for public comment. For over a year, OSE has been sharing updates about our progress developing a program for periodic tune-ups on large commercial buildings. To date, the City has adopted an ordinance, formed a technical working group, and hosted… [ Keep reading ]
How can we tell if Seattle is becoming more energy efficient? And why is that important? Seattle is committed to accelerating energy efficiency improvements because the more we reduce our energy use, the more we reduce our impact on the climate. One key way we measure our progress in building… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Food Day – Oct. 24 – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a joint proclamation recognizing the role that a healthy, sustainable food system plays in supporting the health of our residents, fostering our local economy, and protecting and enhancing our natural… [ Keep reading ]
While we are committed to continuing to reduce our climate pollution, we already have begun to experience impacts of our changing climate. The Seattle Climate Preparedness Strategy is the City’s overarching plan for how we will prioritize investments and actions in order to ensure our economy, public health, and built infrastructure remain… [ Keep reading ]
Today the Mayors of Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada signed a Memorandum of Cooperation committing to work together in growing their respective cities’ resilience to the challenges of climate change, seismic risks, affordable housing, and aging infrastructure. The cities of Seattle and Vancouver share many similarities—including geography, economy, and a deep… [ Keep reading ]
On September 7, the Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment released the 2014 Seattle Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory. A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is an accounting of the climate change pollution generated in the city over a specific period of time. This is Seattle’s fourth GHG report and the… [ Keep reading ]
