Carbon Washington

07/08/2026

These award portend real progress reducing agricultural emissions and providing revenue to farmers. This program started as part of the supported program.

Sustainable dairy digester programs receive $13.8 million Commerce investment June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Funding will help reduce methane, wastewater from dairy manure and organic waste OLYMPIA, Washington – Seven projects in five mostly rural counties, including one tribal community, will receive...

07/01/2026

Another example of the benefits of green banks ability to leverage private capital

By blending public and private financing, green banking and a coalition of labor, housing and community partners, the city generated 11,000 jobs and $1.4 billion in energy savings — with minimal federal dollars, an economic impact report found.

06/30/2026

This pilot program will help small businesses reduce cost and carbon emissions and we are looking forward to its expansion across Washington state!

New partnership with nonprofit lenders expands access to affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades

06/21/2026

Data is crucial to optimally deploy resources to areas where they are most vital. One such example is the Environmental Health Disparities map which is aimed at helping us determine where to place more attention to address and reduce the specific pollution, societal, and health harms affecting our life. Technology for the greater good!

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/d133fa97a3854f8eac905ec152f16b05/page/Measures

06/20/2026

Washington has many climate policies that work together to put us on a path to cut climate pollution 95% by 2050. Not all neighborhoods and communities experience climate change equally and those who suffer most from the impacts of climate change must be among those who benefit from climate and environmental policies.
The is rooted in equity just how it's supposed to be.

06/12/2026

More EV charging means cleaner air and lower transportation costs for Washingtonians. The state's $37.3 million investment in charging infrastructure is a win for communities across Washington. What a great investment!

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WADOC/bulletins/41b0a02

06/11/2026

Development of sustainable aviation fuel is important to Washington State, and potentially lucrative. Learn more here from some leaders in the field:

Register for this event from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

06/09/2026

will critically shape how power moves across Washington, who benefits from the transition, and how communities are impacted. Let's be clear: clean energy is only as effective as our ability to deliver it by building efficiently, effectively, and equitably.

Read more on our blog as we reflect on WA's legislative session: https://www.carbonwa.org/blog/after-the-session-what-were-sitting-with

06/02/2026

Isn't it exciting that $25 million allocated to Washington , will support residential projects, including solar, HVAC upgrades, EV chargers, and efficiency improvements, with a priority on low-to-moderate income households?

We at Carbon WA are especially hopeful after the recent session with this commitment.

Read more of our take on the 2026 Washington legislative session here: https://www.carbonwa.org/blog/after-the-session-what-were-sitting-with

06/01/2026

Maryland’s Green Bank has leveraged significant private investment and helped deliver some great outcomes, we expect the same Washington’s Green Bank!

A comprehensive study performed by the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University, titled “Economic Impact of the Maryland Clean Energy Center,” revealed that MCEC has established itself as a vital component of the state’s economic infrastructure. By eval...