Seek feedback on development of a program to help businesses meet requirements of the Clean Building Standards and provide access to incentives and loans for energy efficiency upgrades. This program advances our progress towards the Issaquah Climate Action Plan target of a 25% reduction in energy use in new and existing buildings by 2030.
through energy efficiency requirements. This law requires all “covered commercial” buildings that are 50,000 square feet or greater to meet energy performance standards and report on those standards or face penalties. Timelines for compliance vary depending on the building size. Penalties take effect for the largest buildings in 2026, with compliance needing to be met for one year in advance of th