Thurston Climate Action Team

04/30/2026

I just gave TCAT a recurring donation of $50 via GiveBIG. Help TCAT raise $6,000 toward the great work we do. Your gift will be matched by the Henry M Jackson Foundation and helps fight the climate crisis in Thurston County. GiveBIG culminates on May 5th, but you can give now!

"Had this Home Energy Score (HES) ordinance been in place when I purchased my home, and had I been more informed about its inefficiency, I may not have made the same buying decision." Lauren Tamboer, long-time Thurston County resident Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) ...

04/24/2026

Don't forget! We have another Climate Catalyst talk this Tuesday, April 28th. Jim Lazar will talk on how Washington can meet all our energy needs without using fossil fuels or nuclear power. Should be an interesting talk and a great discussion afterward. That's at the Soul Cafe, 300 5th Ave NW at 6 pm. Free and open to the public. Snacks provided. Bring your own nonalcoholic beverage. More info at: https://thurstonclimateaction.org/event-details/?event_xyz=NTI%3D

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! Do something good for the planet!

04/08/2026

Gas prices getting you down? Join TCAT's EV Action Group for an EV Vehicle Show. Tomorrow: April 9th from 10:30 to 2 at the parking lot across from St. Martin's Pavilion - 5300 Pacific Avenue. Used EVs are now the same price as used gas guzzlers. Save $ and the environment when you own an EV. There will be EV owners on-hand to answer your questions. The EV Show is conjunction with the Thurston Chamber's Green Business Awards.

04/01/2026

Last night Jenny Morgan gave a great talk about Cancel Culture in Climate and how to talk to people who have differing climate change views. Her advice was great for talking to anyone who has opposing opinions.

04/01/2026

This week Governor Ferguson signed a law to improve the state’s aging power grid. Establishing a statewide Transmission Authority will accelerate the buildout of new transmission lines. That means future-proofing our power grid, connecting more clean energy projects, and delivering clean, locally-sourced, affordable energy to Washington’s homes and businesses. Thanks to our many partners and allies who’ve worked on this process for the past several legislative sessions and got it across the finish line this year.

03/19/2026

We can't rest on our laurels. HES is up for a vote at the Olympia City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24th at 6 pm. Please come and show your support for HES and a cleaner planet!

Olympia City Council meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Olympia City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E, unless otherwise noticed. (To comment, you'll need to sign in before the meeting, so it's best to arrive between 5:30 and 5:45.) City Council meetings are now hel...

03/18/2026

Thank you to all who supported the Home Energy Score Ordinance. Last night, March 17th, the Thurston County Commissioners PASSED the ordinance. Thank you to them and thank you to all who spoke out in favor. We could be the first county in the nation to do so!

Thurston County on Tuesday signed off on an ordinance requiring people to obtain a Home Energy Score before listing a property for sale.

03/17/2026

We need people to show up and speak up on behalf of the Home Energy Score ordinance. Thurston County Commissioners are voting Tomorrow, March 17. See our action alert for more info.

Olympia City Council meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Olympia City Hall, 601 4th Avenue E, unless otherwise noticed. (To comment, you'll need to sign in before the meeting, so it's best to arrive between 5:30 and 5:45.) City Council meetings are now hel...

02/28/2026

https://mailchi.mp/thurstonclimateaction.org/save-cca-for-climate

Tell your legislators to keep their commitment to voters to use CCA funds for their intended purpose: to cut climate pollution, fund clean energy, invest in communities, and support CLIMATE projects. You can act now by letting your legislators know that we trusted them, thinking that climate dollars...

02/13/2026

Help us say YES to HES! Show up at the Thurston County Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17th at 3:30 pm. We will hand out stickers saying YES to HES! Learn more on the meeting and on this important ordinance that advances climate action in Thurston County.