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jan. 25, 2024

Clean Buildings Bulletin

HB1390 rulemaking kick-off: Introduction to the Decarbonization of District Energy Systems

On Jan. 18, 2024, Commerce hosted the first rulemaking workshop for district energy systems. 122 participants attended. The Clean Buildings team provided an overview of HB1390 and rulemaking basics.

In case you missed it and would like to participate in the rulemaking process, please review the workshop materials and submit comments.

Workgroup updates 

The Washington State Clean Buildings Workgroup will meet again on Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The January meeting will focus on:

  • Establishing the Workgroup's 2024 plan.
  • Reviewing the summary of barriers to compliance we heard from the workgroup.
  • Discussing the second phase of the financial analysis which will include criteria for selecting case study buildings.

Visit our webpage for ongoing updates.

Upcoming Events

  • Clean Buildings Accelerator Programs Across the State
    • Puget Sound Energy
      Tuesday, Jan. 23, 9-11 a.m. Enroll
    • City of Seattle Cohort 5 Kick-Off Workshop 1
      Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9-11 a.m. More info
    • Snohomish PUD Coffee Chat
      Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enroll
    • Snohomish PUD Coffee Chat
      Tuesday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enroll
    • Puget Sound Energy
      Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 9-11 a.m. Enroll

  • Spokane Workshop sponsored by AEE, ASHRAE, IFMA, and WAMOA
    Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Register (In-Person)
  • Workshop 1: Developing guidelines for Tier 2 incentive program Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register (Zoom) 
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Clean Buildings Symposium
    Feb. 23, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. Register (In-Person)
  • Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations (2024 National Building Operators Certification Course)
    March 6 - April 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register (Zoom)

Customer support

To submit questions and request support from the Clean Buildings team, complete the Customer Support Form, and a member of the team will respond in the order it was received.

 

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