The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $9,289,908 Formula Grant to the Washington State Department of Commerce under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). This grant, effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, will fund three key activities:
- Support for a statewide third-party plans examiner program to enhance understanding of new energy codes.
- Enhanced support for the state's code technical assistance entities and related resources.
- Broader stakeholder and local government educational and engagement events, including in-person and hybrid trainings and meetings hosted by the Washington State Building Code Council.
These efforts aim to bolster energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and building performance standards across residential, commercial, and public sectors in Washington state. The grant aligns with the DOE's objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve building energy performance, and support the transition to more sustainable infrastructure.
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