Office of Energy & Sustainability

Snohomish County’s Office of Energy & Sustainability (OES) collaborates with a range of stakeholders to conserve natural resources, facilitate environmental stewardship, and develop innovative solutions that support a healthy and vibrant community. 


Learn more about Executive Somers's proposal to move the Office of Energy & Sustainability into the new Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.

UPDATES

  • We have kicked-off the process to update the Sustainable Operations Action Plan (SOAP)! Visit the SOAP webpage for more information and how you can participate in updating this plan!
  • Read the 2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Inventory for County government operations here. This report includes forecasts for COVID-19 emissions impacts and meeting the county's carbon reduction targets.
  • Snohomish County recently passed a Green and High Performance Building Ordinance, adding a new chapter 3.06 to County Code.
  • The County has a new Climate Action Advisory Committee to help guide the County's planning on climate action, environmental stewardship, and climate justice. 
  • As of 2019, the County's Weatherization Program is now part of the Office of Energy and Sustainability! Visit the Weatherization Program page for more information and to see if you qualify. 
  • On February 20, 2019 Snohomish County passed a Joint Resolution committing to 100% clean electricity by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2045. Read the Joint Resolution!

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