OLYMPIA, Wash. – Benton County will receive a share of $14.3 million that the Department of Commerce (DOC) secured for energy efficiency retrofits in public buildings.
As part of the Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Public Buildings Grants program, the DOC awarded 26 grants aimed at reducing emissions, enhancing the comfort of building occupants and improving the cost efficiency of public building operations in Washington State, the DOC said in a release.
“Investing in energy efficiency is an investment in our future — reducing emissions, enhancing comfort, and driving long-term savings for our communities,” said Jennifer Grove, Interim Assistant Director for the Washington State Department of Commerce Energy Division. “These grants demonstrate our commitment to building a more sustainable Washington, supporting public institutions in their efforts to lower energy costs while creating healthier, more resilient spaces for students, employees, and community members.”
The program, funded by the Climate Commitment Act, aims to help building owners, such as those in the Tri-Cities region, meet Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standards.
These 26 recipients will receive grants:
Benton County: $406,000Bethel School District: $798,161City of Chewelah: $392,250City of Seattle: $309,464City of Spokane Valley: $258,950Clallam County Hospital: $1,000,000Clover Park School District: $607,020Eatonville School District: $1,000,000Edmonds School District: $191,250Highline Public Schools – Cascade: $218,080Highline Public Schools – Chinook: $209,374Hockinson School District: $427,474Issaquah School District: $847,816Lake Stevens School District: $1,000,000Lake Washington School District: $325,436Lakewood School District: $293,663Lewis County: $571,200Mead School District: $591,812Naches Valley School District: $231,137Riverview School District: $348,085South Puget Sound Community College: $1,000,000Sultan School District: $304,037Sunnyside School District: $663,599Toppenish School District: $744,760Wapato School District: $939,075Washougal School District: $623,942