“The CETCAP program was key in understanding the documentation that is needed for submission and maintain clear records to make filing easier.” – David Reedy, Sustainability Coordinator| Washington State Department of Commerce
The community of Colville celebrated the opening of Dominican Sisters Haven (formerly known as Colville Family Haven) in September. This new Steven County housing community in rural in the northeast […]| Washington State Department of Commerce
“Elective pay finally makes clean energy real for rural hospitals. Without it, our hydrogen fuel cell wouldn’t have been feasible.” – Jonathan Lewis, Director of Support Services, KVH Project overview […]| Washington State Department of Commerce
U.S. DOE – Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program WA Dept. of Commerce – Tribal Electric Boats Program WA Dept. of Commerce – WA EV Charging Program 2 (WAEVCP 2) […]| Washington State Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is seeking feedback as it finalizes guidance designed to help communities plan for the impacts of climate change. Commerce will accept public comment on the final […]| Washington State Department of Commerce
The Housing Accountability Act provides for voluntary and selected approval processes for local government housing elements and related development regulations. | Washington State Department of Commerce
Commerce awards infrastructure funding to nine cities and counties across Washington state for energy conservation projects to reduce operating costs, improve environmental quality| Washington State Department of Commerce
Awards totaling $888,000 will help local governments and jurisdictions audit energy use and plan future projects| Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington is composed of 39 counties, each one represented by an Associate Development Organization (ADO) that furthers the county’s or region’s economic development goals. These ADOs are funded in part by the Department of Commerce and their performance and expertise is critical to our goal of growing the economy and building communities statewide.| Washington State Department of Commerce
Governor Ferguson directs $700,000 to support three economic development investments| Washington State Department of Commerce
Affordable housing developers: Submit your application before noon on Thursday, Oct. 16 Applications for multifamily rental housing projects seeking capital financing from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the federal […]| Washington State Department of Commerce
As we prepare for the next phase of the Community Reinvestment Program (CRP), we want to extend gratitude to the hundreds of community members, partners and organizations who shared their time, insights and experiences with us. Whether you participated in a listening session, completed a survey or offered feedback through other channels, your voice helped shape our approach for the 2025–2027 investment cycle.| Washington State Department of Commerce
The Public Works Board’s next meeting is on October 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting with online Zoom and in-person participation options.| Washington State Department of Commerce
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Participation in Commerce’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Instant Rebate Program was three times higher than expected, driven by easy-to-access rebates and low-cost leases| Washington State Department of Commerce
Combined with federal and dealer incentives, $45 million in state rebates aim to make EVs accessible to lower income drivers | Washington State Department of Commerce
Program participation is three times higher than expected, driven by low-cost leases.| Washington State Department of Commerce
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s EV Instant Rebates Program is now closed. All 2024 funds have been claimed.| Washington State Department of Commerce
Applications close Oct. 16| Washington State Department of Commerce
Clean buildings are essential to meeting our state energy goals. In 2019 the Clean Buildings bill was signed into law, expanded in 2022, and augmented in 2023. The objective is to lower costs and pollution from fossil fuel consumption in the state’s existing covered buildings, multifamily buildings, and campus district energy systems. The law also provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 incentives to encourage building owners to make energy efficiency improvements earlier than required. Learn more about...| Washington State Department of Commerce
