Carbon Washington

04/28/2026

With $25 million committed to the , communities across the state could see expanded access to clean energy, lower utility costs, healthier homes, and more sustainable infrastructure.

Investments like these can help reduce carbon emissions, accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, and create long-term economic resilience for Washington families and businesses.

State-Backed Green Bank Creates Durable Foundation for Clean Energy Investment Through Public-Private Partnerships

04/16/2026

Sustainable Farms & Fields application webinar on Tuesday, April 21st, at 10:00 a.m. will walk through the application process, address FAQs, and answer your questions.

Register here:

Sustainable Farms & Fields Program Manager, Karen Hills, will host an application webinar on Tuesday, April 21st, at 10:00 a.m. During the webinar, she will walk through the application process, address FAQs, and answer questions.  If you have pressing questions that cannot wait until the webinar,...

03/31/2026

Establishment of the unlocks our potential for clean energy. We are excited for this!

03/26/2026

Solar panels are cutting energy costs for and those savings are being put back into supporting lower-income families. A praiseworthy lead for the rest to follow!

https://news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/25/solar-schools-shine-on-washington-students/

03/18/2026

📣 New report: The most effective way to improve local air quality in overburdened communities is to directly regulate criteria air pollutants, rather than impose facility-specific greenhouse gas caps.

https://apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/SummaryPages/2614022.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

03/12/2026

Funding opportunity now open!

$2.9M is available to support alternative manure management projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations in Washington.

If you're a conservation district or public entity, learn more and apply today!

https://www.scc.wa.gov/programs/sustainable-farms-fields?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

03/05/2026

Florida’s recent tech regulation battles offer lessons for Washington: policy needs to be precise, legally durable, and carefully designed to avoid unintended economic consequences.

For a state like Washington (home to major tech companies and climate innovation) strong leadership means smart but balanced policies that can stand the test of time.

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5758955-big-tech-florida-regulation/

03/03/2026

This might be worth checking out for those of you thinking about how we actually make building decarbonization happen.

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Ez8By94QJuWwh6SGJNA1Q #/registration

02/28/2026

HB 2515 votes Monday!

Big energy users shouldn’t make your bills higher. Tell your legislators to support HB 2515 and protect fair rates and clean energy for Washington families.

Send a message today: https://app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2515

02/26/2026

With the EPA rescinding its greenhouse gas finding, federal policy may shift. Washington’s responsibility doesn’t. The legal fight continues but state action is just as powerful.

Let’s keep working toward our goals, fellow Washingtonians.

02/19/2026

📣 Sustainable Farms & Fields application will open on April 15, 2026, and remain open until May 15, 2026.

Through SFF, farmers and ranchers may receive free services — such as on-farm consultations, climate-smart farm plans, and other technical expertise — and financial assistance to help cover the cost of eligible projects, equipment, seeds for cover crops, and other expenses. 🚜

SFF makes it easier and more affordable for farmers and ranchers to implement climate-smart practices and projects that increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.