Carbon Washington

"There’s increasing momentum for companies to build out their own power sources to support that growth. On paper, that can sound efficient." carbonwa.org/blog/after-the…

Farms can feed people and generate clean energy - a win-win! France just showed what that can look like: solar canopies above vineyards, vegetables, and grain fields generating clean energy while helping crops survive extreme heat and drought.

#WeekendRead A new innovation now makes it possible to pull water from the air for drinking & perhaps for cooling data centers. Clearly, science based solutions will help us meet future challenges in WA & beyond. bloomberg.com/news/features/…

#NewBlogPost A look at the #ClimateCommitmentAct, Washington’s Green Bank, #DataCenter growth, and power transmission and what they tell us about where we’re headed. Read more: carbonwa.org/blog/after-the…

Gas prices spike. Families pay the price. Again! We in Washington can learn from Colorado that: invest in an energy future that actually helps people afford to live here. linkedin.com/pulse/colorado…

Good news for Washington! With $25 million committed to the Washington State Green Bank, communities across the state could see expanded access to clean energy, lower utility costs, healthier homes, and more sustainable infrastructure. wagreenbank.org/2026/04/15/was…

#SustainableFarmsFields 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: addevent.com/event/h1yngpp6…

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

Solar panels are cutting energy costs for #Washingtonschools and those savings are being put back into supporting lower-income families. A praiseworthy lead for the rest to follow! news.wsu.edu/news/2026/03/2…

The bill passed, but Governor #BobFerguson hasn’t signed it yet. We’re close to 500 emails, add your voice today. It takes less than a minute! 📢ACT NOW: win.newmode.net/urge-gov-fergu…

📣 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. apps.ecology.wa.gov/publications/S…

Funding opportunity now open! $2.9M is available to support alternative manure management projects that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations in WA. If you're a conservation district or public entity, learn more and apply today! scc.wa.gov/programs/susta…

Florida’s recent tech regulation battles offer a clear lesson for Washington: policy needs to be precise, legally durable, and carefully designed to avoid unintended economic consequences. thehill.com/opinion/techno…

This might be worth checking out for those of you thinking about how we actually make building decarbonization happen. Registration link here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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: app.leg.wa.gov/pbc/bill/2515

📣 Sustainable Farms & Fields application will open on April 15 and remain open until May 15. Through SFF, farmers & ranchers may receive free services & financial assistance. scc.wa.gov/programs/susta…

#WeekendRead New #climatetech in Florida aims to repurpose tree waste through controlled burning. Learn what this means for #carbonmanagement and waste disposal. tampabay.com/news/environme…

#Climatepolicy goes beyond limits on pollution, it’s about where climate dollars are invested. As lawmakers debate using #ClimateCommitmentAct funds for other purposes, it’s important to remember why these dollars exist: to reduce emissions and invest in communities across WA.

#HonorTheVote by using these dollars exactly as promised—to protect families, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. The #ClimateCommitmentAct funds must go where the voters sent them.

When funds go toward #cleanenergy and efficiency they help keep energy affordable while cutting pollution. Smart #climatepolicy protects both our air and our wallets. nytimes.com/2026/01/15/bus…