Dive into & manipulate this data set illustrating Washington State’s carbon emissions by subsector. See actual changes from 1990-present, and projected emissions through 2050. What sectors & subsectors produce the most carbon pollution? Which carbon sources are going away and which ones are here to stay?
Clean & Prosperous Washington
Newsletter
An Opportunity to Strengthen I-937
I-937 has been a landmark success, boosting solar and wind electricity. I’m proud to have been an I-937 supporter. It’s important we make any changes carefully; such as
1. Broadening I-937’s scope to include other responsible ways of reducing carbon.
2. Encouraging market selection via a technology agnostic approach called Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
3. Achieve greater carbon reduction and state economic stimulus than I-937.
4. Solve known problems like how the 1% rule works for no load growth utilities.
WaBA Advances Bipartisan Carbon Reduction Bill
The support of 5735 demonstrates that, whether the motivation is related to climate change, energy security, air quality, growing the economy, or energy efficiency, carbon reduction is a theme that both political parties can embrace. We encourage those concerned about reducing carbon emissions to take a closer look at SB 5735 and to focus their energy on improving it, rather than tearing it down.
Statement on Senate Bill 5735
We encourage those concerned about reducing carbon emissions to take a closer look at SB 5735 and to focus their energy on improving it, rather than tearing it down. Whether the motivation is related to climate change, energy security, air quality, growing the economy, or energy efficiency, carbon reduction is a theme both political parties can embrace
Bills to Advance Electric Vehicles Make Good Economic and Environmental Sense
A charged debate is underway in the Washington State legislature over whether or not to extend the sales tax exemptions for electric and alternative fuel vehicles. If no action is taken this session, the exemption will expire in July of this year. The cost to the state for EV sales tax breaks varies greatly depending on the make and model of the car, whether one buys or leases, and if the buyer has a trade-in. Because most EV drivers are leasing, the sales tax is based on the monthly payment and not the MSRP. The means the opportunity cost of tax exemptions is less than one might think. And yet the benefits to the economy and environment are significant.
Energy Storage Open Standards: A Northwest-Led Solution with Global Potential
The future of energy demands storage, and the Northwest is a pioneer. Private sector solutions are emerging, but the market is young, and there is a risk that innovations develop independent of each other, resulting in expensive projects and incompatible products.
Who are Washington States Largest Carbon Emitters?
With the announcement of Governor Inslee’s cap and trade greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plan, Washington residents may be wondering who the state’s top emitters are. The graph below uses EPA FLIGHT data to reveal who is most likely to be directly impacted by the proposal. It includes all facilities (minus fuel providers) that registered more than 10,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases in any year: 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013.
Fuel-Switch: How Washington state is kicking coal
Washington’s hydropower resources provide the state with the lowest combined electricity price across all sectors and one of the least carbon intense electricity mixes in the nation. Maintaining this competitive edge is key to preventing leakage
Creating the Win-Win: Low Carbon Prosperity
Washington’s unique clean and competitive energy assets position the state to succeed in a well-designed regulatory climate encouraging the use of less carbon intense energy sources. Businesses in Washington State have a leadership opportunity to drive a policy outcome.
By the Numbers: Reducing Carbon Emissions in Washington State
Where do Washington’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from? What are we doing to reduce GHG? Washington legislated GHG reduction targets for 2020, 2035, and 2050. The latest Ecology numbers are available from Ecology’s GHG emisisons inventory and for 2011 via the Climate Emissions Reduction Taskforce (CERT) website and materials. Perhaps more interesting, when considering Washington’s targets, are the projected emissions for 2035, compiled by the Climate Legislative and Executive Workgroup’s technical consultant, Leidos.