The Washington Clean Buildings Act introduced Clean Buildings Performance Standards, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Senate Substitute Bill 5190 (SSB 5190) will allow a public, private, or school district to request an extension to meet state energy performance standards in Tier 1 K-12 school buildings. The bill acknowledges the financial and logistical challenges that private schools, like public schools, face in complying with these standards and provides a mechanism for schools to apply for deadline extensions.
WFIS applauds Senator Lisa Wellman and fellow legislators for considering WFIS’ concerns and amending this bill. Please urge your representatives to support its passage into law.
