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BEPS News: 

  • Dec. 17, 2024 — Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator Multifamily Webinar: The Seattle Clean Buildings Accelerator hosted a webinar specifically for multifamily buildings that need to comply with the city and state emissions and energy building standards.
  • Oct. 10, 2024 — Seattle Announces $3.5M in Grants to Help Under-Resourced Buildings Reduce GHG Emissions and Plan for Transition to Clean Energy. Learn more >
  • Aug. 27, 2024 — U.S. Department of Energy awards City of Seattle $17.2 million to implement Building Emissions Performance Standard, support multifamily and commercial buildings in reducing climate pollution Learn more >
  • July 8, 2024 — BEPS Rulemaking Process and Timeline Announced. Learn more >
  • Feb. 1, 2024 — Webinar recording and handouts: "Seattle’s Brand-New Building Emissions Performance Standard: What You Need to Know Now." Presented by OSE and hosted by the Lighting Design Lab. Watch Recording or View Slides
  • Jan. 5, 2024 — Newly Adopted BEPS Policy Guides and Emissions Targets

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