Washington State Government
In 2017, our nation's only hope for keeping our carbon-reduction goals on track will be ambitious, thoughtful, and comprehensive action from states and local jurisdictions. It has never been more important to focus on state action than now.
Washington State is well-positioned not just to achieve deep reductions in carbon pollution, but also to reap significant economic benefits while creating momentum and models for other states to accelerate climate action. Our legislative priorities for this year include: transforming transportation in our state through electrification; stopping unnecessary investment in fossil fuels; funding unprecedented investment in clean energy and climate adaptation (paid for by the polluters causing climate change).
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by Jeremy Erdman on February 27, 2015This month's Civic Cocktail will feature special guest Mayor Ed Murray as well as a panel of experts discussing Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed energy-related taxes and environmental policy initiatives in light of climate change. Read more
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by Ross Macfarlane on February 13, 2015The future of Winter demands climate action now. Read more -
by Ben Serrurier on February 5, 2015Washington's Department of Ecology issued a draft Clean Fuel Standard this week. If a program here mirrors successes in other states, it will be a great boost for our clean energy economy, public health, and the climate. Read more
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by Seth Zuckerman on February 2, 2015Germany stays on target in its transition to clean energy, U.S. poll shows half of Republicans and vast majorities of others want climate action, Peabody coal slashes its dividend, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. Read more -
by Alliance for Jo... on January 27, 2015The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, launched with a show of support for legislation to put a price on large-scale carbon emissions, brings together an important breadth of voices calling for state action on climate and environmental pollution. Read more
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by Ben Serrurier on January 23, 2015State Sen. Schoesler is very concerned that UW and WSU might have to pay for their carbon emissions under the Governor's carbon reduction plan. But his crocodile tears are a distraction from the real polluters–fossil fuel companies who are dumping huge amounts of waste gases into our air. Read more
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by Elizabeth Willmott on January 23, 2015In December 2014, 37 local elected leaders from across Washington State sent a clear statement of support for bold state action on climate change and clean energy. New Energy Cities is helping local officials advance clean energy in the 2015 state legislative session. Read more
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by Gregg Small on January 22, 20152015 is shaping up to be a year of potentially significant progress on climate change and clean energy. And nowhere in our country is the promise of action greater than here on the West Coast, Read more
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by Seth Zuckerman on January 20, 2015Solar jobs up 22 percent last year, carbon market comes to South Korea, fossil-free Danish island inspires Maine utilities, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions. Read more
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by Elizabeth Willmott on January 20, 2015The 2015 Washington State Legislature gets underway in Olympia, and local officials across Washington are ready. Read more
