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The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $29.6 million in grants“The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $29.6 million investment to help building owners renovate 464 facilities in 30 counties and meet the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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The grants were awarded to 464 public buildings“Funding will increase energy efficiency in public buildings, lower energy costs, reduce pollution and create jobs in communities OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $29.6 million investment to help building owners renovate 464 facilities in 30 counties and meet the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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The public buildings are located in 30 counties“Commerce made a total of 144 awards from four Commerce Clean Buildings grant programs: Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings, Energy Audits for Public Buildings, Clean Buildings Performance Grants, and State Project Improvements. View the complete list of awarded projects”
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The counties include OlympiaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The grants aim to improve energy efficiency“Funding will increase energy efficiency in public buildings, lower energy costs, reduce pollution and create jobs in communities OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $29.6 million investment to help building owners renovate 464 facilities in 30 counties and meet the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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The grants aim to meet clean building standards“These investments lower energy and operating costs, reduce pollution and support jobs in communities across Washington. The awarded projects will also help recipients meet the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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The funding covers energy retrofits“Commerce awarded $10.6 million to 20 projects in 11 counties to fund energy-saving capital improvements in public buildings.”
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The funding covers audits“Commerce also awarded $8.4 million for energy audits at 163 buildings in 23 counties. The audits will help public building owners identify opportunities to reduce energy use, lower operating costs and meet the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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The funding covers compliance programsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The public facilities include schools“The Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings program provides competitive grants for energy-efficiency improvements at schools, hospitals, community centers, wastewater treatment plants and other public facilities.”
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The public facilities include hospitals“Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings program provides competitive grants for energy-efficiency improvements at schools, hospitals, community centers, wastewater treatment plants and other public facilities.”
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The public facilities include community centers“The Energy Retrofits for Public Buildings program provides competitive grants for energy-efficiency improvements at schools, hospitals, community centers, wastewater treatment plants and other public facilities.”
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The grants will reduce energy costs for public facilities“These investments lower energy and operating costs, reduce pollution and support jobs in communities across Washington.”
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The grants will lower emissions“These awards demonstrate Washington’s commitment to reducing pollution from buildings, the state’s second largest source of emissions,”
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The grants will create jobs“Funding will increase energy efficiency in public buildings, lower energy costs, reduce pollution and create jobs in communities OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $29.6 million investment to help building owners renovate 464 facilities in 30 counties and meet the Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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Yelm Community Schools will modernize lighting at Yelm High School“"This grant will enable Yelm Community Schools to modernize lighting at Yelm High School, creating brighter, safer, and more comfortable learning environments while reducing energy consumption and long-term operating costs," said Teri Melone, Yelm Community Schools director of operations and Career and Technical Education.”
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Puyallup School District will use funds for facility improvements“We are incredibly grateful to have secured these funds for the Puyallup School District,”
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These projects help buildings meet Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard“These investments lower energy and operating costs, reduce pollution and support jobs in communities across Washington. The awarded projects will also help recipients meet the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard.”
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Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard is the state's second-largest source of emissions““These awards demonstrate Washington’s commitment to reducing pollution from buildings, the state’s second largest source of emissions,” said Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne.”
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The Commerce Department said the investment supports statewide energy strategy goals“"These awards demonstrate Washington’s commitment to reducing pollution from buildings, the state’s second largest source of emissions," said Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne. "By investing in cleaner, more energy-efficient buildings, we’re advancing our state energy strategy while improving air quality to provide a healthier future for all communities."”
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The Commerce Department said the investment improves air quality““By investing in cleaner, more energy-efficient buildings, we’re advancing our state energy strategy while improving air quality to provide a healthier future for all communities.” — said Commerce Interim Director Sarah Clifthorne.”
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Projects will be completed over the next two yearsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Specific timelines for projects are not detailed in the announcementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.