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Energy Efficiency

 

 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Snohomish County PUD


PUD works with design team to provide technical advice; pays incentives up to 100% of additional/incremental cost for energy-efficient measures not already required by code
Type: Public
Department or Program: New Construction Incentives
Contact Name: Sinh Tran
Phone: 425-783-8248
Website: Click here to visit website.
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City: Everett
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

WSU Extension Energy Program


Energy code implementation, building science research and training, and energy efficiency and renewable energy research, training, demonstration, program development, implementation and management.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Building Efficiency
Contact Name: Ken Eklund
Phone: 360-956-2000
Email: info@energy.wsu.edu
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

WSU Extension Energy Program


National energy efficiency and renewable energy clearinghouses providing current research-based information to clientele across the country: technical and programmatic guidance, resource accounting tools, newsletter, and workshops  encouraging reduction of utilities and other resources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Resource Conservation Management Program
Contact Name: Karen Messmer
Phone: 360-956-2000
Email: info@energy.wsu.edu
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

U of W College of the Built Environment


Service of the UW supporting the building industry by development of high-performance commercial and institutional building design including lighting, daylighting and energy infrastructure.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Integrated Design Lab
Contact Name: Joel Loveland, Director
Phone: 206-616-6566
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Snohomish County PUD


Rebates & custom incentives for lighting, HVAC, process improvements, building envelope, commercial kitchens.  PowerTrend 2.0 - free online tool to analyze your electric consumption and charges
Type: Public
Department or Program: Commercial Rebates & Custom Incentives
Contact Name: Suzanne Frew, Manager, Energy Efficiency Services
Phone: 425-425-782-8571
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Lighting Design Lab


Knowledge of the latest in lighting technology, experts help choose the most cost-effective and efficient lighting.  Design and specification assistance, mock ups and testing. Technical assistance in the design phase and for retrofits. Service area WA, OR, MT, ID.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Lighting Designers for Stadiums
Phone: 206-325-9711
Email: info@lightingdesignlab.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Measurement Tools: Yes

City of Seattle


Expiration Date: June 2013 Free Energy Assessment An Energy Auditor will examine your business’s current energy usage and identify opportunities to increase your energy efficiency including: HVAC, Duct/Air Sealing, Building Envelope, Water Heaters, Dishwashers, Cooking Equipment, Refrigerators/Freezers, and Lighting. Together, CPW incentives and utility rebates can cover up to 90% of your energy upgrade cost. Maximum incentive $2,000,000.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Community Power Works (CPW) Loan Program
Phone: 206-449-1170
Email: home@communitypowerworks.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Seattle City Light (SCL)


Technical assistance, free assessments, rebates, benchmarking tools and incentives for new construction and retrofits (lighting, lighting controls, building envelope, HVAC, data center & IT, refrigeration, air compressors, fans, pumps, and motors) to create healthy, high performance energy-efficient buildings with low long-term operating costs
Type: Public
Department or Program: Energy Smart Services
Contact Name: Seattle City Light Energy Advisors
Phone: 206-684-3800
Email: SCLEnergyAdvisor@Seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Cascade Natural Gas Company


Commercial & industrial conservation programs, and energy conservation incentives.    Financial rebates based on performance specifications of new energy-efficient appliances, insulation, and/or other upgrades.   Service areas = portions of western, central and eastern Washington, and central and eastern Oregon
Type: Private
Contact Name: Customer Service
Phone: 1-888-522-1130
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Kennewick
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Seattle Steam


Produces thermal energy from five boilers located in two plants in downtown Seattle, generating thermal energy primarily from biomass, wood waste. Limited service area but allows customers to eliminate on site boilers.
Type: Private
Department or Program: Thermal Energy
Contact Name: David Easton
Phone: 206-658-2025
Email: deaston@
Email: seattlesteam.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

General Technical Assistance

WSU Extension Energy Program


Plant Operations Support Consortium (POSC) provides technical assistance with facility construction, operation and management including energy management, facilities administration and maintenance, capital project management, and program development.    Website includes a Resource Conservation Management Exchange (RCMx) that provides assistance achieving greater efficiency, savings and productivity. Insights and examples that lend credibility to your presentation to participants and funders
Type: Public
Department or Program: Public Facilities Support
Contact Name: Edwin Valbert
Phone: 360-956-2000
Website: Click here to visit website.
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City: Olympia
State: WA

Green and/or Renewable Power

WSU Extension Energy Program


Plant Operations Support Consortium (POSC) provides technical assistance with facility construction, operation and management including energy management, facilities administration and maintenance, capital project management, and program development.    Website includes a Resource Conservation Management Exchange (RCMx) that provides assistance achieving greater efficiency, savings and productivity. Insights and examples that lend credibility to your presentation to participants and funders
Type: Public
Department or Program: Public Facilities Support
Contact Name: Edwin Valbert
Phone: 360-956-2000
Website: Click here to visit website.
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City: Olympia
State: WA

Puget Sound Energy (PSE)


PSE purchases clean energy from independent renewable energy projects such as biomass, solar, and wind power. As a member of the Program, PSE will promote you as an environmental leader
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Power Program
Contact Name: PSE Energy Advisor Team
Phone: 1-800-562-1482
Email: PSEGreenPower@pse.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Bellevue
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Seattle City Light


Voluntary green power program for residential and business customers. Energy advisors direct you to customized assistance with Green Power options. The Green Up Program is Green-e Energy certified and fulfills LEEDTM Project Green Power requirements
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Up Program
Contact Name: Energy Advisors
Phone: 206-684-3800
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Snohomish County PUD


Provides grants to local small-scale solar demonstration projects
Type: Public
Department or Program: Planet Power
Contact Name: Energy Hotline
Phone: 425-783-1700
Website: Click here to visit website.
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City: Everett
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Snohomish County PUD


Rebates and loans for installation of solar photovoltaic or solar hot water systems
Type: Public
Department or Program: Solar Express Loan Program
Contact Name: Energy Hotline
Phone: 425-783-1700
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

State of WA Department of Revenue


Production incentives for individuals, businesses, and local governments that generate electricity from solar power, wind power or anaerobic digesters.  Low interest loans or rebates available on installation
Type: Public
Department or Program: Renewable Energy Cost Recovery Incentive Payment Program
Contact Name: Phil Lou (WSU) or Beth Mills (DOR)
Phone: 360-956-2132 360-705-6642
Email: loup@energy.wsu.edu
Email: or
Email: bethm@dor.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

WSU Extension Energy Program


Focus on bioenergy/bioproducts, hydrogen/fuel cells, clean heat and power (CHP), and geothermal. Network with the Pacific Region Bioenergy Partnership and the Northwest Clean Energy Application Center
Type: Public
Department or Program: Renewable Energy
Contact Name: David Sjoding
Phone: 360-956-2000
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

Bonneville Environmental Foundation


Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a business's carbon footprint; also provides services such as Baseline Carbon Footprinting and PR/Marketing
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Business Products
Phone: 1-866-233-8247
Email: http://www.b-e-f.org/business/why-bef/contact/
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

The Climate Trust


Provide carbon credits, customized voluntary climate programs, and climate consulting services for governments, utilities and large businesses
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: RECs, offsets, consulting
Phone: 503-238-1915
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Fan Engagement

Fan Engagement


Under development / no information at this time

Green Cleaning

 

 

Cleaning Products

Fastenal


Supplies facilities with environmentally safe cleaning products in the Seattle area
Type: Private
Phone: 206-781-6908
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Waxie Sanitary Supply


Supplies facilities with low environmental impact cleaning and janitorial products and training throughout the Seattle region
Type: Private
Contact Name: Keith Farley
Phone: 800-422-1888
Email: kfarely@ga.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Kent
State: WA

Grainger


Supplies facilities with green maintenance, repair, and operations materials throughout the Seattle area
Type: Private
Phone: 206-767-4500
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Green Purchasing

City of Seattle


Information on the city's progressive green purchasing program and other local green purchasing opportunities
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Procurement
Contact Name: Jason Edens
Phone: 206-733-9583
Email: jason.edens@seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

City of Seattle


A citywide program to reduce paper usage and source completely recycled paper
Type: Public
Department or Program: Papercuts Program
Contact Name: Shirli Axelrod
Phone: 206-684-7804
Email: shirli.axelrod@seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

King County


Regional and national expertise in green procurement policies & practices
Type: Public
Department or Program: Office of Contract and Procurement Services
Contact Name: Karen Hamilton
Phone: 206-263-9294
Email: karen.hamilton@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Snohomish County


Environmentally preferable purchasing assistance
Type: Public
Department or Program: Office of Energy and Sustainability
Contact Name: Lisa Dulude
Phone: 425-388-3965
Email: lisa.dulude@snoco.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: WA

WA State Department of Ecology


A resource for best practices in environmental preferable purchasing
Type: Public
Department or Program: Waste 2 Resources Department
Contact Name: Tina Simcich
Phone: 360-407-7517
Email: tisi461@ecy.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Lacy
State: WA

Waste Management

 

 

Construction and Demolition Debris

King County Recycling and Environmental Services


Comprehensive collection of sustainable construction tools, incentive programs, and other King County green construction links
Type: Public
Department or Program: Greentools: Construction Recycling, Clean Bin Program
Contact Name: Kinley Deller
Phone: 206-296-8480
Email: kinley.deller@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Electronic Waste

Washington Department of Ecology


Statewide program facilitating the proper disposal of electronic waste
Type: Public
Department or Program: E-cycle Washington
Contact Name: Miles Kuntz
Phone: 360-407-7157
Email: miku461@ecy.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

Food Donation

Food Lifeline


Coordinates food donation programs among Seattle area (food waste-intensive) commercial organizations including restaurants, grocery stores, and caterers
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Food Donations/Seattle Tables Program
Contact Name: Julie Greenberg or Jackie Dale
Phone: 1-877-404-7543 x3632 or 206-545-6600 x3632
Email: food@ffl.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

General Technical Assistance

Seattle Public Utilities


Resources, incentive programs and weblinks facilitating sustainable business solutions in Seattle through waste prevention, green building, water conservation and more
Type: Public
Department or Program: Resource Venture
Phone: 206-343-8505
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

King County


Resources and technical assistance to reduce hazardous materials and waste, and provide for easy, safe and efficient disposal
Type: Public
Department or Program: Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
Phone: 206-263-8899
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

King County Solid Waste


Locations for safe and cost-effective recycling of electronics (incl. computers, TVs, cell phones) and fluorescent light bulbs (incl. compact fluorescent bulbs and straight tubes)
Type: Public
Department or Program: Take it Back Network
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

EnviroStar


Technical assistance, on-site assessments, certification and promotion to support and improve environmentally responsible business practices in Puget Sound Counties and Spokane County
Type: Public
Contact Name: Laurel Tomchick
Phone: 206-263-3063
Email: Laurel.Tomchick@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

EPA Region 10


A national resource for businesses to reduce waste and practice sustainable materials management through prevention and recycling
Type: Public
Department or Program: Wastewise Program
Contact Name: Domenic Calabro
Phone: 206-553-6640
Email: calabro.domenic@epa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Zero Waste Washington


Promotes zero waste through producer responsibility, community engagement and technical assistance
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Sueellen Mele
Phone: 206-441-1790
Email: andrea@zerowastewashington.org
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Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Landfill Trash

Cleanscapes


Local commercial waste cleanup services, waste audits, special event cleanup, and other info on recycling, organic waste  primarily for north Seattle region
Type: Private
Department or Program: Public Venue Services
Contact Name: Signe Gilson
Phone: 206-341-9677
Email: signe.gilson@cleanscapes.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Measurement Tools: Yes

Waste Management


Large national garbage and recycling service provider with several green solution and sustainability resources available
Type: Private
Contact Name: General Contact
Phone: 877-441-3046
Email: sustainabilityservices@wm.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Houston
State: TX

Organic Waste

Cedar Grove Composting


Large commercial composting facility utilizing organic waste materials and processing them into compost available to the public.  Also provide compostable serviceware to allow  further control  of waste stream
Type: Private
Contact Name: Ask for local representative
Phone: 1-877-994-4466
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Snohomish County


Veteran recycling, waste management, and recycling policy advisor for Snohomish County residents and commercial operations
Type: Public
Department or Program: Solid Waste
Contact Name: Sego Jackson
Phone: 425-388-6490
Email: sego.jackson@co.snohomish.wa.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: WA

Washington Department of Ecology


Technical Assistance Contact for composting and organic materials waste management
Type: Public
Department or Program: Organic Materials Management
Contact Name: Michelle Andrews
Phone: 360-407-6113
Email: mian461@ecy.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Lacy
State: WA

EPA Region 10


EPA Food Recovery Challenge, and organic food waste disposal
Type: Public
Department or Program: Office of Air Waste and Toxics
Contact Name: Ashley Zanolli
Phone: 206-553-4425
Email: Zanolli.ashley@epa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Washington Organic Recycling Council


Statewide technical assistance and help with organic materials management and composting
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Dan Ollero
Phone: 360- 556-3926
Email: dan@compostwashington.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Pasco
State: WA

Recycling

Seattle Public Utilities


Event recycling and commercial composting guidance/assistance
Type: Public
Department or Program: Commercial Recycling, Planning and Development
Contact Name: Pat Kaufman
Phone: 206-684-4512
Email: Pat.Kaufman@seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

King County


Free listing service designed to help businesses find markets for industrial by-products, surplus materials and wastes
Type: Public
Department or Program: Industrial Materials Exchange (IMEX)
Phone: 206-263-8465
Email: imex@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

Washington State Department of Ecology


Online statewide database of commercial and residential recycling outlets for many materials
Type: Public
Department or Program: Solid Waste
Phone: 1-800-RECYCLE (1-800-732-9253)
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

Washington State Department of Ecology


Statewide directory of reusable materials exchange services, electronics recycling, and safe unused medicine collection programs in many counties
Type: Public
Department or Program: 2Good2Toss
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Olympia
State: WA

Water Efficiency

 

 

Stormwater

Washington Stormwater Center


Provides tools for stormwater management, supporting municipalities, stormwater permittees, and businesses in their efforts to control stormwater and protect water quality.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 253-445-4505
Email: help@wastormwatercenter.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Puyallup
State: WA

King County Stormwater Services


a) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual provides best management practices (BMPs) for managing stormwater on commercial, multi-family and residential properties. b)  Also provides commercial and industrial BMP activity sheets for facility managers.
Type: public
Department or Program: Stormwater Services
Contact Name: Dale Nelson
Phone: 206-296-1953
Email: dale.nelson@kingcounty.gov
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City: Seattle
State: WA

Water Conservation

Saving Water Partnership


Partnership of local Seattle and King County utilities that offer assistance to implement water conservation methods and programs
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Philip Paschke
Phone: 206-684-5883
Email: phil.paschke@seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Partnership for Water Conservation


Provides training, bulk purchase, public education, networking, and management programs to advance water conservation.
Type: non-profit
Department or Program: Water Conservation
Contact Name: Janet Nazy
Phone: 877-411-2120
Email: info@partners4water.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Puyallup
State: WA

Water Re-Use

Department of Ecology State of Washington


Information and workshops on the State's draft reclaimed water rule
Type: Public
Department or Program: Water Quality Program
Contact Name: Kelly Susewind
Phone: 360-407-6405
Email: kelly.susewind@ecy.wa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA

King County


Information on reclaimed water uses, availability and research - plus the County's Reclaimed Water Comprehensive Plan
Type: Public
Department or Program: Wastewater Treatment Division / Reclaimed Water Program
Contact Name: Lori Larkin
Phone: 206-684-1247
Email: lori.larkin@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
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City: Seattle
State: WA

Seattle Public Utilities


Offers guidance in renovating urban areas to handle rainwater through natural drainage and storage programs
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Contact Name: Craig Chatburn
Phone: 206-684-4156
Email: craig.chatburn@seattle.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

~Additional Opportunities

 

 

Transportation

Community Transit


Point of contact for public transit programs to special events in Snohomish County. Possible matching funds available for organizations that promote public transit to work or special events
Type: Public
Department or Program: Customer Outreach
Contact Name: Bonnie Ginsberg
Phone: 425-348-2384
Email: bonnie.ginsberg@commtrans.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

King County Metro


Point of contact for public transit programs to special events. Possible matching funds available for organizations that promote public transit to work or special events
Type: Public
Department or Program: Department of Transportation Market Development
Contact Name: Matt Hansen
Phone: 206-263-3598
Email: matt.hansen@kingcounty.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes

Sound Transit


Point of contact for public transit programs to special events
Type: Public
Department or Program: Sustainability
Contact Name: Amy Shatzky
Phone: 206-903-7454
Email: amy.shatzkin@soundtransit.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
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