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Climate projects land $75M to boost environmental justice, job training in Washington state

by Gillian Dohrn on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 at 1:18 pm

The Washington State Department of Commerce and the City of Seattle this week allocated close to $75 million in funding for community-led clean energy projects and climate-related job training programs.… Read More

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Washington state grants $40M to programs installing electric heat and cooling systems

by Lisa Stiffler on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 at 10:34 am

The Washington State Department of Commerce on Thursday announced nearly $40 million in grants for local programs that are helping homes and businesses shift from fossil fuel heat to electric… Read More

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What the U.S. can learn from Nordic countries on climate: Seattle summit draws global leaders

by Lisa Stiffler & Todd Bishop on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 at 11:34 am

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a climate stalwart who based his past presidential run on the issue, traces his passion for clean energy in part to a trip he made to… Read More

Lisa Brown, Washington state Dept. of Commerce director, will step down after 4 years 

by Charlotte Schubert on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 at 1:37 pm

Lisa Brown is departing her position as the director of commerce for Washington state, effective March 4. Gov. Jay Inslee, who appointed Brown in Feb. 2019, called Brown an “exceptional… Read More

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