 May 27 Newsletter
Washington Climate Corps Network grants available!
The Washington Climate Corps Network, a division of Serve Washington, has $2.3 million in grant funds available for organizations to implement service projects to build climate ready communities in the 2025-27 biennium! Visit the WCCN website to learn more.
Free course opportunity:
Qualified Energy Manager Certification
The state Dept. of Commerce and the Smart Buildings Center are offering free courses in June for eligible building professionals to become certified as qualified energy managers. This course is ideal for building operators, energy managers, and facility staff looking to gain skills to comply with the Tier 2 requirements of Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Space is limited in these free in-person and virtual trainings, so visit the Smart Buildings Center website to learn more about the course, find out if you’re eligible for certification, and register to reserve your spot today!
Identify community health risks with Environmental Health Disparities Map
The state Dept. of Health has released new guidance on how to use the Environmental Health Disparities Map and other tools. The map is an interactive tool created under the HEAL Act to compare pollution exposure vulnerability across Washington census tracts, including tribal lands. To learn more about using the map alongside community engagement and other tools, visit the website.
Register now for National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
The National Youth Apprenticeship Summit, presented by CareerWise and the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship, brings together youth apprenticeship practitioners and advocates. This year's summit will be held in Alexandria, Virginia, from Dec. 4-5. Get your tickets now before prices increase later this summer.
SCALE 2030 reports available
The Clean Energy Transition Institute and the 2050 Institute released the SCALE 2030 report detailing the state of clean building development in Washington. The first paper is an ecosystem assessment compiling existing data and research to develop a holistic view of Washington’s building sector. The second paper is a transition framework outlining barriers and strategies to implementing clean building development. Visit the SCALE 2030 website to read the papers and register for a June 4 webinar to hear an overview of key insights from authors.
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