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How the Seattle Aquarium is Reducing Fossil Fuels and Keeping Thousands of Aquatic Animals Happy and Healthy  

December 1, 2025

The Seattle Aquarium knows firsthand that climate change, which brings warmer waters, more acidic oceans, habitat destruction, and much more, threatens our marine environments. Seattle is working hard to reduce pollution from City-owned buildings by swapping fossil-fuel appliances for clean energy alternatives, and also supporting other large buildings across Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings

October 23, 2025

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 awardees. The grants will pay for design and/or retrofits that will reduce climate pollution and help the buildings reach the upcoming emissions targets of the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS).  … [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle makes a splash with energy-saving upgrades to indoor and outdoor public pools

September 3, 2025

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 ]

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Seattle Secures $2 Million Grant to Revitalize Historic University Branch Library 

August 5, 2025

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 ]

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Seattle Makes Climate Upgrades to Five Fire Stations and Counting to Improve Resilience and Safety for Firefighters and Community 

July 22, 2025

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 ]

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City Awards $2.24 Million Toward Equitable Access to Clean Energy Training and Career Pathways

June 18, 2024

The City of Seattle is investing over $2.24 million to recruit, train, and place workers from communities who have experienced economic and environmental injustices into competitive paying construction and clean energy jobs.   The investment represents a continued commitment by Mayor Bruce Harrell through the Payroll Expense Tax legislation for the… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Awarded Nearly $3.2 Million to Support Residential and Small Businesses Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean, Energy Efficient Appliances.

June 4, 2024

The Washington State Department of Commerce announced a $3.2 million funding award to the City of Seattle as part of the state’s Home Electrification Appliance Rebates (HEAR) grant program. The funding will augment the City’s existing programs that help households and businesses transition from fossil fuels like oil and natural… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Green New Deal is Building an Equitable Clean Energy Economy  

October 25, 2023

Green jobs are good jobs. But according to the recent Seattle Jobs Initiative’s report, the Construction and Building Operations sector is primarily white and male, with all occupational levels except helpers being at least 70% white. As we transition away from fossil fuels, we must diversify the clean energy workforce… [ Keep reading ]

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Building a Greener Emerald City 

October 11, 2023

Green jobs are essential for creating healthy communities. By investing in the skills of the future and prioritizing sustainable workforce development, cities can provide well-paying and accessible employment opportunities to ensure Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and women have access to living wage jobs while reducing emissions and meeting climate… [ Keep reading ]

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The Mayor’s 2024 Mid-Biennial Budget Update continues Seattle’s dedication to community-driven initiatives for climate justice. 

September 26, 2023

By Jessyn Farrell, Director of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment  Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2023-2024 Proposed Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustments. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to, and investment in, bold actions that address urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

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