Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity in the winter: we’re upgrading Seattle’s pools! Our team at OSE is collaborating with Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) to dive deep into energy efficiency at municipal pools across the city. The upgrades are improving energy efficiency at aquatic facilities and… [ Keep reading ]
In between summer fun, 2025 has brought record-high temperatures and hazy, smoky skies from nearby wildfires. At the City of Seattle, we’re working to reduce climate emissions, while at the same time, helping communities live comfortably with the effects already here. This year, we teamed up with community groups across… [ Keep reading ]
Nine top graduates of the Electrical Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship by Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) celebrated their direct entry offers to union apprenticeships on July 3! The graduates will join the Puget Sound Electrical JATC (PSEJATC) in Renton. In all, 24 pre-apprentices completed Electrical Pathways training and testing. One top graduate attained… [ Keep reading ]
A new study from the University of Washington (UW) shows that the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program significantly improves food security and access to healthy foods for enrolled households. Fresh Bucks is helping people with low-incomes access more nutritious foods, reducing the risk of diabetes, heart problems, and other… [ Keep reading ]
It’s back to school season! With all the back-to-school advertisements, we compiled some sustainability tips to keep your school preparation affordable, simple, and climate-friendly. Every fall, more cars hit the road and more food and clothes head for the landfill, harming our environment and contributing to climate pollution. While the City… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Public Library’s University Branch, a landmarked building and beloved Carnegie library that has served the community for more than a century, is undergoing comprehensive renovations thanks in part to a $2 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This investment will preserve the character of the… [ Keep reading ]
National Farmers Market Week is just around the corner! From August 3 through 9, we’re joining communities across the country to highlight the importance of farmers markets and the local farmers who make them thrive. Fresh Bucks is the City’s healthy food program helping Seattle households afford produce, operated by… [ Keep reading ]
The Pacific Northwest has been buzzing with climate activity all month long! Our office and City of Seattle Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell attended events to boost regional collaboration, get community insights to inform Climate Action Planning, and share updates with industry leaders. All these climate actions are informing the City’s… [ Keep reading ]
We’re partnering with Seattle’s Finance & Administrative Services (FAS) to make fire stations across the city more climate resilient by converting dirty fossil fuel systems to clean, all-electric alternatives. These strategic upgrades are reducing climate pollution, creating healthier indoor environments for firefighters, and making Seattle’s emergency response facilities safer as… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program made big strides toward our mission to help households access fresh, healthy food in 2024. We worked to expand the number of retailers in the Fresh Bucks network, the diversity of produce options, and the physical locations of stores to better meet our… [ Keep reading ]
