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Seattle Releases 2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report Showing Pandemic-Spurred Declines in Building and Transportation Sector Emissions

October 17, 2022

Seattle’s 2020 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory finds a marked decrease in greenhouse gas emissions since the prior 2018 report, the majority of which are likely temporary and primarily attributed to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seattle GHG inventory tracks emissions over three key sectors: transportation, buildings, and waste…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: building emissions, food waste, Green New deal, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, Transportation

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s Proposed 2023 Budget

September 29, 2022

Proposed 2023 budget furthers Seattle’s commitment to community-led environmental and climate justice action By Jessyn Farrell, Director Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Dear Friends and Partners, On Tuesday, September 27, Mayor Bruce Harrell released his 2023-24 Proposed Budget. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to bold action on… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Community Investments, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, city budget, Green New deal, press release, renewable energy, tree canopy cover

Mayor Harrell Signs $6.5 Million in 2022 Green New Deal Opportunity Fund

September 23, 2022

The City of Seattle’s Green New Deal reached a critical milestone on Thursday September 22 as Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law $6,491,539 in 2022 Green New Deal Opportunity Fund investments that will accelerate the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build community resilience to climate change, and increase… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Department Updates, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, city budget, community engagement, environmental justice, Green New deal, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, health and climate

Mayor Harrell Announces $6.5 Million in 2022 Green New Deal Opportunity Fund to accelerate Seattle’s transition off fossil fuels while building community resilience to climate change

September 7, 2022

On September 7, the City of Seattle’s Green New Deal reached a critical milestone as Mayor Bruce Harrell released a funding proposal that would invest $6,491,539 in 2022 toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting community resilience to climate change, and increasing net zero affordable housing. These investments are the first set… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Department Updates, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, city budget, community engagement, Green New deal, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, health and climate

Seattle “Clean Buildings Accelerator” Program Launching Summer 2022

July 7, 2022

Clean buildings are essential for meeting City and State energy, climate, and equity goals. The Washington State Clean Building Performance Standards law seeks to lower energy costs and climate-polluting emissions from existing buildings and provides incentives to encourage building owners to improve energy efficiency. The City of Seattle Office of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy

June 16: Join OSE for the Second Building Performance Standards Online Open House

June 2, 2022

NOTE: This event has passed. Developing a successful Seattle Building Performance Standards (BPS) policy will require understanding and offering solutions to meet the challenges – technical, financial, operational, or otherwise – that building owners, managers, and tenants may face in making upgrades. OSE is committed to a collaborative effort to maximize… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, building energy benchmarking, events, OSE

New Resources: Understanding Your Building’s Path to Carbon Neutral

May 2, 2022

Buildings are one of the largest and fastest growing sources of climate pollution in Seattle, responsible for more than one-third of our greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions pollute our air, accelerate climate change, and harm people’s health and the environment, disproportionately impacting communities of color and people with lower incomes…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions

Exploring Building Performance Standards: A New Policy to Reduce Building Sector Emissions

March 10, 2022

In Seattle, buildings are one of the largest and fastest growing sources of climate pollution, responsible for more than a third of our City’s greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions pollute our air, accelerate climate change, and harm people’s health and the environment, disproportionately impacting communities of color and people with… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, building energy benchmarking, Climate Change, events

2021 Energy Benchmark Reports Due July 1

February 19, 2022

Note: This deadline has passed. Energy performance (benchmarks) for the 2021 calendar year must be updated in Portfolio Manager by July 1, 2022 for all multifamily and non-residential buildings 20,000 SF or larger. To be in compliance, your building’s Portfolio Manager account must be: Once you have completed all the… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: building emissions, building energy benchmarking, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions

Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces New Executive Order at COP26 Climate Summit to Drastically Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

November 1, 2021

Executive Order directs City departments to implement new carbon-based building performance standards, expand transit access and Healthy Streets, and advance clean energy workforce development GLASGOW (November 1, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced a new Executive Order directing City departments to accelerate action toward net zero emission buildings, healthy and… [ Keep reading ]