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December 23, 2024

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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.
City of Kirkland (Wash.)
Landfill Methane Bills Near Passage in Washington Legislature
Two Washington bills intended to reduce landfill methane emissions are close to passing.
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.
BLM
Bill to Expand Powers of Wash. Siting Council Passes Senate
Washington Senate Democrats greenlit a bill that would expand the authority of the body that makes citing decisions for energy facilities in the state.
Washington House Democrats
New Washington Law Gives Tribes Oversight on Climate Spending
Washington passed a bill requiring the state to consult with local tribes when allocating certain climate change funds to projects that may affect tribal resources.
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Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill to Green Public Buildings
A new Washington law will require all new "major" publicly owned or leased buildings to be designed with all-electric energy systems in mind.
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.
Advanced Roofing Inc.
Builders Oppose Labor Provision in Washington Solar Canopy Bill
The labor practices component of a Washington solar power bill has drawn opposition from construction interests in the state.
Gov. Jay and First Lady Trudi Inslee
Inslee Plugs Washington Buildings Bills at Forum with Gore, McCarthy
Gov. Jay Inslee urged constituents to press Washington legislators to drum up extra votes for two bills addressing building decarbonization.
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Washington Considers EV Fee to Offset Lost Gas Taxes
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to apply a per-mile charge to EVs to compensate for expected lost gas tax revenues.

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