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New Report Reviews Seattle’s 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress and Assesses Successes, Challenges, and Next Steps

OSE is excited to share the new 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Progress Report), one of the first major deliverables to develop the upcoming One Seattle Climate Action Plan. The Progress Report finds Seattle completed or made significant progress on more than half (88 of 148) of the actions… [ Keep reading ]

How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan

Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, while wildfires and poor air quality threaten their health and safety. Youth voices are important to creating the policies that will shape their futures. This summer, The Washington… [ Keep reading ]

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

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 ]

2025 Highlights: City of Seattle’s community climate resilience partnerships and investments

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 ]

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

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 ]

Stay cool and save up to $8,000 this summer! Bonus rebates extended to help Seattleites transition off oil to clean, electric heat pumps 

UPDATE July 2025: The federal government passed a spending bill that will end a $2,000 tax credit for heat pumps at the end of this year. Households that install qualifying heat pumps before December 31, 2025 can still claim the tax credit. Learn more about expiring energy efficiency federal tax… [ Keep reading ]

There’s Still Time to Apply! Four Open Grants in Food Justice, Emissions Reduction, and More 

The City of Seattle and our partners have four grant opportunities available, ranging from increasing food and environmental justice, to reducing climate pollution from buildings. Keep reading to learn if you qualify and how to apply! Apply by June 3 for Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund… [ Keep reading ]

2025 KCD Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program Now Accepting Applications 

King Conservation District (KCD) and Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are excited to announce that the 2025 Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program is now accepting applications! Organizations seeking to improve natural resources and advance environmental equity can learn more and apply at Kingcd.org/KCD-Seattle-Grant.  Applications are due Monday, July… [ Keep reading ]

Help Shape Seattle’s New Climate Action Plan by Answering a 2-Question Survey 

Note: Survey has closed. Continue reading for information on how Seattle will develop its new Climate Action Plan. The City of Seattle is developing a new Climate Action Plan, and your voice is central to shaping the new plan! Climate change and its impacts have significantly worsened since the City’s… [ Keep reading ]

Mayor Harrell Announces Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan and Reduce Transportation Emissions 

On Earth Day at Mini Mart City Park in Georgetown joined by nearly 75 community, governmental, and business partners, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order directing City departments to respond to Seattle’s current and future climate challenges with a focus on building resilience, growing a green economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)… [ Keep reading ]