Climate & Clean Energy

Get involved: Initiative 1631 is a groundbreaking effort to invest in a clean energy economy, vibrant communities, and healthy forests and clean water. This is a first step to expand infrastructure like wind and solar energy create thousands of good paying jobs across the state and cut climate-damaging pollution. Learn more and volunteer today!

Here in Washington we are already experiencing the impacts of dirty climate pollution – from more frequent and hotter fires to record-breaking temperatures to loss of species to warmer waters. We feel the urgency to act.

WEC is committed to just and equitable climate action for all Washingtonians. We work to reduce dangerous climate pollution and do so in a way that results in cleaner air and water as well as increased economic opportunities especially in rural areas. Fundamental to our long-term vision is the goal of deepening and sustaining a robust and diverse climate movement in our state.

Our goals are to limit climate pollution, maximize energy savings, stop new fossil fuel infrastructure, and transition to clean energy.

Limit Carbon Pollution

We work at the state and regional levels to limit greenhouse gas emissions, keeping pressure on the federal government to act.

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Stop New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

WEC and our partners fight to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure and ensure that what is already here is transported safely.

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Maximize Energy Savings

We’re working to remove barriers and provide incentives for the efficient use of energy, especially in buildings. We will pursue policies that make energy saving the go-to source of new energy.

Transition to Clean Energy

To transition to clean sources of electricity generation, we support using renewable energy and greater efficiencies in a way that is just, equitable, and affordable.


Climate Clean Energy News and Stories

2018 State of Our Forests and Public Lands Report

The 2018 State of Our Forests and Public Lands report looks back on the Commissioner’s first 18 months in office to reflect on where progress has been made, where work still needs to be done, and where things need improvement.

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U.S. environmental, indigenous leaders to meet with Canada Consulate to reiterate strong opposition to Trans Mountain Pipeline

On Thursday afternoon, environmental and indigenous leaders from Washington state will meet with the Consulate General of Canada to reiterate their strong opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project in British Columbia and any increases in tar sands crude oil shipments by tanker, train, or pipeline in Washington state.

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Join me in saying Yes on 1631!

Thanks to years of hard work, we have finalized the Protect Washington Act ballot initiative and we officially started gathering signatures for Yes on 1631!

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TAKE ACTION

Urge Puget Sound Energy to support I-1631

We need our state’s largest utility, Puget Sound Energy, to stand up in support of I-1631 for a cleaner, healthier state for their 1.5 million customers in Washington.

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Climate & Clean Energy Partnerships