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City of Seattle Announces Bonus Rebate to Help Residents Transition from Oil Heat to Electric Heat Pumps, Households Can Access Up to $8,000 in Local and Federal Support

September 19, 2024

Update as of January 2026: The $2,000 federal tax credit for heat pumps has expired. See Seattle’s Clean Heat Program webpage for up-to-date information. Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle is offering a new $4,000 bonus rebate, effective through May 2025 (or while funding lasts), for moderate-income households to transition off oil… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Harrell Releases Updated “Food Action Plan” to Guide City Policies and Programs, Increase Food Security in Seattle

September 5, 2024

Seattle, WA – Today, Mayor Harrell released the first ever update to the City of Seattle’s “Food Action Plan,” which will guide City departments over the next five years to implement programs and policies to alleviate high rates of food insecurity, historically high food prices, the negative impacts of excessive food… [ Keep reading ]

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Electrification Fair Showcases Appliances as City Expands Rebate Program for Residential Heat Pumps 

August 29, 2024

Update as of January 2026: The $2,000 federal tax credit for heat pumps has expired. See Seattle’s Clean Heat Program webpage for up-to-date information. Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) partnered with El Centro de la Raza and the Switch Is On to host a Home Electrification Fair on Tuesday at… [ Keep reading ]

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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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Empowering Latinx Youth to be Environmental Justice Leaders

August 15, 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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Empoderando a la juventud latinx para ser líderes de la justicia ambiental 

August 15, 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… [ 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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