November 2, 2024

Washington Department of Commerce (WA DC)

Gov. Jay Inslee via Twitter
Inslee Partially Vetoes Wash. Siting Council Bill
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee angered Republicans when he vetoed a section of a bill that called for study of the impact of solar and wind farms on rural areas.
Washington Senate Democrats
Green Hydrogen Bill Passes Wash. Legislature
A bill is headed to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to create a new state office to support development of green hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
The Shea
Lawmakers Pass Wash. Buildings Emissions Bill
The Washington Senate voted along partisan lines to approve a bill designed to trim the carbon footprints of roughly 50,000 buildings in the state.
Douglas County PUD
Fast-moving Bill Seeks to Win Hydrogen Hub for Wash.
A bill in the Washington State Legislature aims to boost the state’s prospects for landing one of four national hydrogen hubs being funded under the IIJA.
ZeroAvia
Hydrogen-powered Commercial Air Service on the Horizon
A UK-based company is gaining altitude in the race to develop emissions-free aircraft motors.
Seattle City Light
Washington Bill Would Create Council to Coordinate EV Buildout
A Washington state bill would create an interagency council to manage the adoption of electric vehicles and the federal funds for related infrastructure.
Washington Senate Democrats
Fossil Fuel Funders Face Fee Under New Washington Bill
Any financial institution in Washington that invests in fossil fuels would be charged an annual “climate resiliency and mitigation” fee under a new bill.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Land Use Climate Bill Gets Second Life in Wash. Legislature
Washington’s House Democrats have resurrected last year’s stalled attempt to add climate change mitigation to land use planning.
International Institute for Environment and Development
Washington Lawmaker Wants to Study Battery Supply Chain Risks
A Washington bill calls for the state's Commerce Department to study the global supply chain risks in the manufacture of EV batteries.
CWS Apartments
Rent Provision Sparks Pushback on Wash. Buildings GHG Bill
A rent control plank prompted the greatest opposition to a Washington Senate bill to trim the carbon footprint of roughly 50,000 buildings in the state.

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