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Washington has a major opportunity to grow clean energy while supporting working lands. @chrisdaniels.bsky.social reports that WSU found 87,000 acres suitable for agrivoltaics that could produce up to 17.4 GW and boost farm resilience, with a pilot underway near Wenatchee.

#Greensky
Graphic with image of agrivoltaic farming (solar panels over farmland) on top third of page. Green background on bottom ⅔ of page. Title text: “Agrivoltaics: A New Opportunity for Washington Farms.” Four points in a box formation with correlating icons above each text box. From left to right, top row: “WSU identifies 87,000 acres of farmland suitable for agrivoltaics,” “Potential to generate 8,7-17.4 GW of solar power.” From left to right, bottom row: “WSU advancing a pilot near Wenatchee to test the approach,” “Benefits: crop, shade, lower irrigation, and new revenue for farmers.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Reliable power is essential for a clean energy future. Supported by the Climate Commitment Act, Colville microgrids with solar, canopies and battery power keep critical systems running and advance energy sovereignty.

www.opb.org/article/2025...

#CleanEnergy #Microgrids #SolarPower #Greensky
Power outages are getting worse on Colville Tribe homelands. New microgrids could be a big part of the solution
Wildfires, strong winds, winter storms and summer heatwaves have caused power outages on Colville Tribal homelands in north-eastern Washington. Those power outages have left people without ways to hea...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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On Nov. 13, Breaking Barriers Collaborative and Tabor 100 launched the first Small Business EV Launchpad with a Ride & Drive powered by Range Zero Emissions and trainings on fleet operations, maintenance, and charging.

Electric fleets reduce costs, cut emissions, and strengthen local communities!
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Tickets are now on sale for our 8th annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum!

Join us on January 8 as we bring together climate and clean energy leaders from across the Pacific Northwest to help set the policy and investment agenda for the coming year.

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Graphic with title text in all caps: “Registration now open.” Aligned to the right side of the page in a blue box: “Eighth Annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum.” Below that, aligned to the right side of the page: Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026,” “Time: Door open at 2:15p.m., program begins at 3 p.m.,” “Where: National Nordic Museum - Seattle, WA,” “Tickets: $175 per ticket.” Image of Frankie Feetsplinter the wooden troll on the left side of the page. ‘Clean & Prosperous’ logo in bottom right corner. Title text in all caps: “Thank you to our sponsors.” Logos below: EVCS (largest logo centered to top of page), Symetra (second largest logo below EVCS, centered to page), from left to right in a row below Symetra logo: Amazon, bp, Coil, King County Eco. In a row below the previous one but same size, from left to right: Organically Grown, VECA, Zeem. In the bottom row, smaller than previous rows, from left to right: Climate Solutions, edo, Forth, Range Zero Emissions. ‘Clean & Prosperous’ logo in bottom right corner.
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Good news: EPA is backtracking on its attempt to end Energy Star after significant bipartisan pushback. The long-running program helps consumers identify efficient appliances and has delivered major energy savings.

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/c...
E.P.A. Retreats From Plans to End the Energy Star Program
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November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Apply now: The @wastatecommerce.bsky.social is accepting applications for the State HEAR Program - offering $30M in #ClimateCommitmentAct funding to expand rebates for high-efficiency electric equipment, appliances, and heat pumps.

Learn more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAD...
Graphic with title text in front of an orange background: “$30 Million Available for Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates.” Bullet points below on off white background: “Applications now open through Feb. 5, 2025, Program: State Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR), Supports: Rebates for high-efficiency electric equipment, appliances & heat pumps, Who can apply: Local governments, Tribes, utilities, housing authorities & nonprofits, Funding source: Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.”
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Last week, the WA State Dairy Federation led a tour of Werkhoven Dairy & the Qualco Digester - showcasing an older digester that highlights the kind of climate-smart tech expanding statewide thanks to Climate Commitment Act-funded @wastatecommerce.bsky.social grants. 🐄⚡
Photo of dairy cow calves in metal pens with cow hutches behind them. Photo of one cow calf in metal pen with cow hutch behind it. Photo of cows in a metal pen under a covered barn-like structure.
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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A new look for Clean & Prosperous! 🎉

Our streamlined, accessible website is live: cleanandprosperous.org. Explore our work - from decarbonizing transportation to legislative wins, research, and events - all in one easy-to-use place.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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A big win for climate innovation and clean infrastructure!

@modernhydrogen.com is turning captured carbon into stronger, more heat-resistant asphalt that stores emissions instead of releasing them. Soon their team will bike on the same trail infrastructure they’re helping decarbonize. ♻️🚴‍♂️
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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In August 2023, the Gray Fire (Medical Lake) and Oregon Road Fire (Elk) burned 20,000+ acres, destroyed 700+ homes, and caused $166M in damages - the worst wildfire disaster in Washington’s history.
October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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From @rockymtninst.bsky.social: "Batteries: The Workforce of an Affordable, Reliable Grid” 🔋

We’re battery superfans at Clean & Prosperous. They’re key to the clean energy transition - driving growth, attracting innovation, and keeping the grid stable during extreme weather.
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Exciting news for SAF production: SkyNRG is one important step closer to realizing their first-of-its-kind facility in Eastern WA!

Once online in 2029, the facility can produce 50M gallons of clean fuel/year. It will create 600 construction jobs and approximately 100 jobs for ongoing operations.
Image of rolling hills with the text: SkyNRG SAF Project Moves Forward in Eastern WA. Located in Walla Walla County, southeast of the Tri-Cities. Expected to start production in 2029. Will produce 50 million gallons per year of clean fuel. Creates 600 construction and 100 permanent jobs. Cleared Ecology’s environmental review. Supported by a $1.5 million state grant and federal clean fuel tax credits. Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in the bottom right corner.
October 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Our friends at Breaking Barriers Collaborative are now accepting applications for their 6th Fleet Electrification Accelerator cohort!

This program simplifies EV adoption by equipping businesses with trustworthy resources & expert networks, and cost-effective electrification plans.
Blue and yellow graphic with a speech bubble featuring this quote from an accelerator alumni: “The Fleet Electrification Accelerator was an incredible resource to me and my team. It saved us hours upon hours of trying to find and vet information alone, and I’m certain it also saved us thousands of dollars in consultant fees.” Under the speech bubble, the text “Learn to electrify your business’s vehicles. Enroll today.” Breaking Barriers Collaborative logo in the top right corner. Blue, white, and yellow graphic with the text: “Join 60+ businesses that have made plans to electrify 20,000+ vehicles. Enroll in the Fleet Electrification Accelerator.” Logos for the following companies: Boeing, DeSantis Landscapes, First Fruits, Grand Central Bakery, King County, McKinstry, Port of Seattle, Seattle Aquarium, Skanska. Breaking Barriers Collaborative logo in the top right corner.
October 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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🔆Great clean energy news🔆

@pugetsoundenergy.bsky.social started construction on a new, utility-scale solar farm in WA - set to power 30K homes by 2026 & create 300 jobs. Solar is clean, abundant (even in the PNW), & vital to cutting pollution, reaching net-zero & meeting growing energy demand.
Graphic with orange background and title text: “Puget Sound Energy Begins Construction on Major Solar Project.” Subheading: “The 142-megawatt ‘Appaloosa’ solar facility in southwest WA will power 30,000 homes by 2026.” Two gray boxes side by side centered to the page, on the left: “Location: Garfield County, WA, Size: 1,000 acres, Capacity: 142-megawatts, Timeline: Online by Dec. 2026, Jobs: ~ 300 construction jobs.” Box on the right shows a map where this project will be. The Seattle Times logo in bottom left corner, Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner.
October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Updated: Mapping Washington’s Climate Commitments now tracks nearly 3,000 #ClimateCommitmentAct projects & $4.77B in clean investments statewide.

New this update:
💚 255 projects cutting emissions & boosting resilience
💲 $123M add’l investments
🔋 Electric buses, charging hubs & fusion energy
Graphic with title text: “Update: Mapping Washington’s Climate Commitments.” Subeheading: “These investments reflect our state’s ongoing commitment to a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future.” Image of a map of Washington state with different colored dots corresponding to different project categories statewide. Bullet points below: “255 new projects mapped across the state, $123M more in authorized investments from the Climate Commitment Act.” Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text: Driving Toward a Cleaner Future.” Subheading: “Electric school buses are replacing diesel fleets, protecting student health and reducing emissions across WA.” Two images side by side of an electric yellow school bus with “electric powered” decal on the front and back. Bullet points below: “31 school districts receiving new electric school buses statewide, $24.7 million investments through the Climate Commitment Act, Replaces aging diesel buses with clean, quiet electric models, Cuts air pollution near schools and along bus routes, Supports charging infrastructure and maintenance.” Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text: “Zero-Emission Freight on the Move.” Subheading: “Reducing freight emissions across the Puget Sound Region.” Image of an electric semi truck with “Zero Emissions” decal across the top taken at the Port of Seattle. Bullet points below:” The Northwest Seaport Alliance and Zeem Solutions launched a Climate Commitment Act-funded program for zero-emission drayage trucks and charging infrastructure. The program adds 19 electric drayage trucks, Improves air quality and reduces diesel emission in port communities.” Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text: Powering Green Jobs & Innovation.” Subheading: “Two Climate Commitment Act-funded projects are advancing clean energy and technology in WA.” Image of the Avalanche Energy site. Bullet points below: “Avalanche Energy’s FusionWERX facility - $10M grant for a fusion R&D site in Richland, supporting clean energy research and jobs, Port of Whitman County Technology Transfer Facility - supports clean tech commercialization and scaling.” Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner.
October 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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WA is leading the charge on clean transportation. 🚙⚡

As EV tax credits expire and federal support is reversed, WA is moving forward with ZEVergreen - a statewide effort helping residents save money & expand access to ZEVs.
October 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Great news from @airresources.bsky.social: Zero-emission vehicles made up nearly a quarter of new medium- & heavy-duty vehicle sales in CA in 2024 - double the state’s target & the highest sales total ever reported⚡🚚
airresources.bsky.social CARB @airresources.bsky.social · Sep 23
ZEV momentum in CA is thriving!

Nearly 1 in 4 new trucks, buses, and vans sold in CA are zero-emission—putting the state 2 years ahead of schedule. This is more than double the minimum requirement for 2024 and marks the highest total of ZEV sales ever reported.
Graphic showing the percentage of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) delivered for sale in California from 2021 to 2024. The graph demonstrates significant growth, with ZEV sales rising from 1% in 2021 to 23% in 2024, highlighting nearly 1 in 4 trucks, buses, and vans sold in California in 2024 being zero-emission. The chart is branded with the CARB logo.
October 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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It’s great to see @governorferguson.bsky.social, @caseysixkiller.bsky.social, and @ecology.wa.gov double down on our commitment to EVs.

Electrifying transportation is crucial for meeting our net-zero goals, improving air quality, and mitigating the effects of climate change.

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ecology.wa.gov Washington State Department of Ecology @ecology.wa.gov · Sep 22
ZEVergreen is charged up and ready to go! While the federal government may be idling, Washington is accelerating toward cleaner, more affordable transportation by exploring ways to lower barriers and expand zero-emission vehicle access.

governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...
Governor Ferguson, Ecology launch ‘ZEVergreen’ to expand access to zero-emission vehicles | Governor Bob Ferguson
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September 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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On Tuesday we attended the opening of Sila’s new manufacturing facility in Moses Lake!

On our 2022 Study Mission 2.0 to CA, we met with Sila to hear their plans to boost battery efficiency by 50% & build a WA site. Last summer, we visited Moses Lake to see progress during Study Mission 4.0.
September 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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We love to see WA climate commitments in action!

Here's a great story from @columbian.com detailing how $80M in additional #ClimateCommitmentAct funding is being invested in Clark County communities:
www.columbian.com/news/2025/se...
September 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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EVs save you money - and not just on fuel prices.

New research shows that with managed charging, EVs could cut costs for the average American by 10%.
Graphic with dark green background color and title text: “EVs Can Lower Energy Bills… for Everyone.” Image of a combination ATM and EV charger with cash coming out on the left side of page. Bullet points next to the image: “Managed EV charging could cut the average American’s cost by 10%,” “Off-peak charging brings in more revenue than costs - pushing rates down for everyone,” “EVs can act as virtual power plants, storing and sending power back to the grid.” ‘Heatmap’ logo next to Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner.
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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@pullman.wsu.edu's Knott Dairy Center just got a major upgrade. 🐄⚡

The 60-year-old facility features a new "smart barn" modern cooling system and improved infrastructure supporting research, teaching, and sustainable ag.
Graphic with dark gray background, image of cows in a “smart barn” cover top half of page. Title text below image: “Climate Commitments in Action: WSU Knott Dairy Center Clean Energy Upgrade.” Text below title, “New ‘smart barn’ modern cooling system and improved infrastructure for research + sustainable ag,” “Climate Commitment Act-funded anaerobic digester will turn manure + cheese whey into renewable energy.” Clean and Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner.
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Washington’s latest #ClimateCommitmentAct auction brought in nearly $300M in new revenue for clean air & transportation in WA. 🌎🚍 Bringing total CCA funding to nearly $3.48 BILLION reinvested in communities statewide.
Graphic with title text on top of lime green rectangle filling top of graphic: “CCA Auction #11.” Dark green rectangle below going from edge to edge of graphic with subheading on top: “New Revenue for WA.” Text below in clusters side by side, text on left: “$296 million climate and clean energy projects,” text on right: $150 million consigned for utilities (decarbonization plus rate-payer assistance). Dark green rectangle below that going from edge to edge of graphic with subheading on top: “Total Funding Generated by the CCA.” Text below in clusters side by side, text on left: “$3.48 billion state-led revenue reinvested in WA communities,” Text on right: “$1,1 billion consigned revenue.” Funded by the Climate Commitment Act’ logo in bottom left corner, Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title: “Explore the Impact” “Mapping Washington’s Climate Commitments.” Image below of the Clean & Prosperous Institute’s map of Washington state displaying about 2,700 Climate Commitment Act-funded projects statewide. Points on the map represent different project types, each category having their own color and icon. Small, italicized text below map: “Updated to reflect the 2025 Legislative session and feature existing and planned spending through June 2027.” ‘Funded by the Climate Commitment Act’ logo in bottom left corner, Clean & Prosperous Institute logo in bottom right corner.
September 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Some good news: Washington State's latest auction of carbon allowances under the Climate Commitment Act netted nearly $300 million for projects that will promote clean air and healthy communities. @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social
www.cleanprosperousinstitute.org/2025/09/10/c...
CCA Auction #11 Generates Nearly $300M for Clean Air & Clean Transportation – Clean & Prosperous Institute
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September 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Big moves in PNW climate tech! 🌱💡

As @geekwire.com reports, the 3 largest 2025 investments have gone to companies working to decarbonize the economy:
- TerraPower $650M
- Group14 $430M
- Helion $425M
September 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM