Self-Led Education Portal

Access the Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator Resources below to help you navigate the requirements


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    Getting Started

    Learn about the timelines and requirements of the WA State Clean Buildings Law for energy efficiency and what you’ll need to do to comply.

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    Energy Management Plan (EMP)

    The EMP is a comprehensive report of your building’s energy management activities as outlined in Section 5 of the WA State law.

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    Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program

    The O&M Program includes clear and thorough maintenance plans for the major energy uses in a building and is outlined in Section 6 of the WA State law.

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    Energy Reporting & Targets

    Buildings must benchmark and report energy use and meet energy performance criteria as outlined in Section 7 of the WA State law. Buildings can either meet an energy use intensity target (EUIt) or comply via the investment criteria pathway.

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    Emissions Reduction

    Learn strategies to reduce climate-polluting greenhouse gas emissions (C02e) while becoming compliant with the WA State law and getting ready for proposed Seattle emissions standards.