Inslee doubles state electric vehicle fleet with long-range EV purchases
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee doubled the number of cost-saving electric vehicles in the state motor pool with the purchase of more than 130 long-range EVs.
Op-ed by Gov. Inslee: Climate solutions from a promise to a plan on the West Coast
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding ruling on King County Superior Court climate action case
Governors Announce Bipartisan Accord for a New Energy Future
Washington DC – A bipartisan group of 17 governors today signed the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future - a joint commitment to take action to promote clean energy, clean transportation choices, a modern electr
Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling staying the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
“Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Clean Power Plan is very troubling, surprising, and disappointing. And it inexplicably breaks with past rulings in which the high court has called for federal rules to limit the carbon pollution that is driving climate change.
[VIDEO] Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding today's historic COP21 climate agreement
El Gobernador Inslee proclama un estado de emergencia después de una serie de tormentas extremas a través del estado de Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Hoy el Gobernador Inslee proclamó un estado de emergencia en el estado de Washington siguiendo varios días de tiempo peligroso que causó desprendimientos de tierra cerrando carreteras importantes, vientos fuertes que cortaron la energía eléctrica para miles de usuarios y lluvias fue
Gov. Inslee proclaims state of emergency following severe storms across Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency in Washington following days of hazardous weather with landslides closing major highways, high winds knocking out power to thousands, and rainfall causing wide-spread flooding of roadways, homes and property.
Inslee solidifies international partnerships to take action on climate change
While attending COP21 in Paris, Gov. Jay Inslee signed on to several agreements in an effort to boost global cooperation on climate action and strengthen Washington’s commitment to be part of global action on climate.
Inslee departs this week for United Nations conference aimed at bolstering global commitments to combat climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday will depart for an historic international conference aimed at strengthening global commitments to combat climate change and reduce carbon pollution.
Inslee announces public assistance approved in some wildfire areas, awaiting decision on individual assistance
Inslee’s statement on President Obama’s approval of federal windstorm assistance
Gov. Jay Inslee this morning issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that provides federal financial assistance to three counties impacted by an August windstorm:
Inslee statement regarding heeding evacuation orders in Eastern Washington due to wildfire danger
“I want to urge people in the area of any Washington wildfire to heed evacuation orders and not take unnecessary risks. If you hear your town or area is under a Level 3 immediate evacuation notice that means there is very serious and very real threat.
Significant new resources arrive in WA following approval of Emergency Declaration
Just one day following the Obama Administration's approval of Gov. Jay Inslee's request for a Federal Emergency Declaration, a new Mobilization Center started being formed at Fairchild Air Force Base to assist with firefighting efforts in Eastern Washington.
Inslee directing Ecology to develop regulatory cap on carbon emissions
Gov. Jay Inslee today directed the state Department of Ecology to step up enforcement of existing state pollution laws and develop a regulatory cap on carbon emissions. Inslee said Washingtonians have too much at stake to wait any longer for legislative action.
Washington teams up with states and provinces worldwide committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80-95 percent
Commitments from governments representing 100 million people puts pressure on nations to act boldly at Paris Climate Conference
Governor declares statewide drought emergency
State ramps up work to relieve hardships from water shortages
OLYMPIA – With snowpack at historic lows, rivers dwindling and irrigation districts cutting off water to farmers, Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a statewide drought for Washington.
Innovative clean energy projects gain federal attention and funding
OLYMPIA – Five projects around Washington state have been awarded $4.98 million from the state’s Clean Energy Fund, helping them to secure federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) for their groundbreaking work to advance the development of clean energy technologies.
Governor Inslee declares drought for three Washington regions
OLYMPIA – Snowpack conditions across Washington state mountains are near record low levels, prompting Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a drought emergency for three key regions.
Policy Brief: Carbon Pollution Accountability Act - Revenue Forecast
