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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Countywide GHG Policy and Leadership
GHG1
In Progress
Share local climate action successes in King County with regional, state, and national audiences
GHG2
In Progress
Engage utilities to advance clean energy and vehicle electrification
GHG3
In Progress
Advocate for and protect climate policies at the local, regional, state, and federal level
GHG4
Continuous
Support local climate action through the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
GHG5
Not started
Explore utilizing a regulatory framework for city-scale emission reduction targets
GHG6
In Progress
Track climate outcome indicators and SCAP progress through a public facing climate dashboard
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Transit and Transportation
GHG7
In Progress
Improve local mobility by communicating the need for stable, sustained transit funding
GHG8
In Progress
Support the Washington State CFS and robust accounting of low-carbon transportation fuels
GHG9
In Progress
Expand public access to EV charging
GHG10
In Progress
Support and advance zero-emission vehicle standards
GHG11
In Progress
Advocate for sustainable and ethical procurement, re-use, and recycling of EV batteries
GHG12
Not started
Champion equitable road and vehicle usage pricing, and road use charges
GHG13
In Progress
Advance the development of equitable transit oriented communities
GHG14
Not started
Grow revenue backing for the transit oriented development bond fund
GHG15
In Progress
Develop and implement a funding strategy for Metro Connects and beyond.
GHG16
In Progress
Grow the number of people served by frequent transit, including RapidRide
GHG17
Continuous
Invest in speed and reliability improvements at “hot spots” and along frequent bus routes
GHG18
Not started
Expand adoption of commuter benefit ordinances across King County
GHG19
Not started
Enhance transit rider education and incentive programs
GHG20
In Progress
Improve access to mobility options
GHG21
Not started
Advocate for transportation demand management strategies for Washington State Ferries
GHG22
Not started
Advocate for every city in King County to adopt a complete streets policy
GHG23
In Progress
Develop regional trails for walking, biking, and rolling
GHG24
Not started
Limit aviation emissions and local air pollution impacts
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Building Energy and Green Building
GHG25
In Progress
Defend and strengthen building sector incentives and regulations
GHG26
Not started
Advocate for state or regional adoption of a zero-emission appliance standard
GHG27
Not started
Implement a residential point-of-sale energy disclosure program
GHG28
In Progress
Lower the financial and logistical barriers for building decarbonization retrofits
GHG29
In Progress
Directly facilitate retrofits of housing and community assets of frontline communities
GHG30
In Progress
Collaborate to expand the reach of local building retrofit programs
GHG31
In Progress
Maintain a resource hub and coordinated entry system for rebates, incentives and retrofits
GHG32
Not started
Expand clean energy contractor training and support
GHG33
In Progress
Develop regional green building codes
GHG34
In Progress
Achieve embodied carbon reductions through building codes and market support
GHG35
Not started
Promote green building through education and incentives
GHG36
Not started
Strengthen green building and technical enforcement
GHG37
In Progress
Incentivize and enforce construction and demolition material source separation
GHG38
Not started
Expand pathways to green, sustainable, and resilient affordable housing
GHG39
In Progress
Advance sustainable and resilient development in King County Metro Transit-Oriented Community projects
GHG40
In Progress
Support district energy and thermal energy network projects
GHG41
In Progress
Conduct a Battery Energy Storage Systems siting analysis
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Circular Economy
GHG42
In Progress
Pursue and expand Extended Producer Responsibility legislation
GHG43
In Progress
Prevent waste through policies and programs that reduce or avoid waste before it is generated
GHG44
In Progress
Require King County single-family residents to actively manage food waste
GHG45
In Progress
Update and align Waste Management Plans to incorporate Re+ approach
GHG46
In Progress
Empower partners and communities to reduce waste with grants and capacity building resources
GHG47
In Progress
Collaborate with cities, partners, residents, and manufacturers to reduce waste
GHG48
In Progress
Implement organics diversion policies with businesses
GHG49
In Progress
Provide resources and education for residents and partners to reduce consumption-related GHG emissions
GHG50
Not started
Support waste management accountability at King County transfer stations
GHG51
In Progress
Develop new infrastructure to increase reuse and recycling at existing solid waste and county-owned facilities
GHG52
In Progress
Increase reuse and recycling of building materials
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Forest and Agriculture
GHG53
In Progress
Protect remaining high conservation value lands
GHG54
In Progress
Enhance climate resilience and carbon benefits of old growth/mature forests
GHG55
In Progress
Expand the Forest Carbon Program
GHG56
In Progress
Support adoption of regenerative, climate-smart agricultural practices
GHG57
Not started
Improve quality and increase use of commercially produced compost
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Enterprise Leadership and Accountability
GHG58
Not started
Build capacity of King County employees to advance climate action
GHG59
In Progress
Integrate climate action into King County planning, policies, and budgets
GHG60
Not started
Lead and champion climate action across the King County enterprise
GHG61
In Progress
Develop and implement funding strategy for SCAP implementation
GHG62
Not started
Update the King County Investment Policy to restrict fossil fuel investments
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainable County Infrastructure
GHG63
In Progress
Formalize processes to integrate the Green Building Ordinance into capital program management
GHG64
In Progress
Expand third-party certification to large County infrastructure projects
GHG65
In Progress
Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions footprint for all King County owned new building and substantial renovation pr…
GHG66
In Progress
Reduce waste and develop reuse markets for construction and demolition materials from King County capital projects
GHG67
In Progress
Improve equity and social Justice outcomes for King County capital projects
GHG68
In Progress
Reduce embodied carbon of materials used in King County capital projects
GHG69
In Progress
Increase sustainability training and certifications for frontline staff and capital project managers
GHG70
In Progress
Support King County operations to reduce, reuse, and effectively manage waste
GHG71
In Progress
Pursue energy efficiency and energy reduction investments in County facilities
GHG72
In Progress
Plan for transition of County facilities away from fossil fuel consuming equipment
GHG73
In Progress
Limit installation of new fossil fueled equipment in County facilities
GHG74
In Progress
Evaluate consuming County-produced biogas and renewable natural gas in County facilities as a bridge fuel
GHG75
In Progress
Update and accelerate carbon reduction approaches for County solid waste and wastewater
GHG76
In Progress
Limit fugitive methane and increase landfill gas collection at King County owned landfills
GHG77
In Progress
Optimize biogas and reduce wastewater fugitive methane at wastewater facilities
GHG78
In Progress
Purchase greenhouse gas-neutral electricity and pursue cost effective renewable power for King County facilities
GHG79
Not started
Accelerate installations of solar electricity systems at County facilities
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Zero-Emission County Fleets
GHG80
In Progress
Install infrastructure to support a transition to zero-emission fleets
GHG81
In Progress
Transition King County bus fleets to zero-emission fleets
GHG82
In Progress
Transition light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles
GHG83
In Progress
Prohibit the purchase of new light duty internal combustion engine vehicles without waiver approval
GHG84
In Progress
Increase the utilization of King County’s electric trolley bus system
GHG85
Not started
Prioritize zero-emission options for Water Taxi service
GHG86
In Progress
Use alternative fuels when zero emission vehicles are unavailable
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Community Leadership and Community-driven Policymaking
SRFC1
Continuous
Partner with the Climate Equity Community Task Force
SRFC2
Not started
Develop leadership pathways for frontline communities
SRFC3
In Progress
Standardize community compensation
SRFC4
In Progress
Support community-led initiatives through community climate resilience grants
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Building Capacity with Frontline Communities and Youth
SRFC5
In Progress
Provide climate justice training for King County employees and volunteers
SRFC6
Not started
Establish an interdepartmental Climate Equity Working Group
SRFC7
Not started
Partner with youth-serving organizations to build climate justice literacy and civic engagement
SRFC8
Not started
Advance climate resilience in K-12 schools
SRFC9
In Progress
Create relevant climate change communications and education outreach
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Climate and Economic Opportunity
SRFC10
In Progress
Integrate equitable, climate informed workforce development into capital projects
SRFC11
Not started
Implement the King County Climate and Workforce Strategy
SRFC12
Not started
Communicate the economic benefit of the clean energy transition for local businesses and commercial property owners
SRFC13
In Progress
Expand and scale youth and middle-skills worker campaigns
SRFC14
Not started
Establish cross-sector partnerships to expand climate informed green career pathways
SRFC15
In Progress
Advance workforce and economic development in the clean energy economy through regional collaboration
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Community Health and Emergency Preparedness
SRFC16
In Progress
Find gaps, identify goals, and implement strategies that build frontline community resilience to climate hazards
SRFC17
In Progress
Explore King County capacity to provide disaster assistance and recovery support to frontline communities
SRFC18
Not started
Co-create community climate hazards and resilience training
SRFC19
Not started
Deliver accessible health data and evaluation resources
SRFC20
In Progress
Address climate-related mental health impacts and related community needs
SRFC21
Not started
Assess and address where the greatest risks of climate impacts and toxics exposure intersect
SRFC22
Not started
Coordinate with communities during severe weather events to support people experiencing homelessness
SRFC23
Not started
Provide technical assistance and capacity building for community partners supporting people experiencing homelessness
SRFC24
Not started
Convene system partners in response to climate emergencies to support people experiencing homelessness
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Food Systems and Food Security
SRFC25
In Progress
Scale up Farm to Food Bank program
SRFC26
In Progress
Support farm to food system infrastructure
SRFC27
In Progress
Increase food rescue and recovery efforts
SRFC28
Not started
Expand and strengthen access to farmers markets in underserved areas and seek funding to bolster partner efforts that in…
SRFC29
Not started
Subsidize nutritious foods from local farmers through ‘Food is Medicine’ program
SRFC30
Continuous
Increase access to farmland by underserved communities and expand the availability of culturally relevant, locally grown…
SRFC31
In Progress
Advance values-based food purchasing standards across the region
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Housing Security and Anti-Displacement
SRFC32
In Progress
Invest in equitable development
SRFC33
In Progress
Expand access to open space through partnering with frontline communities
SRFC34
Not started
Provide climate and housing community resources and training
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Energy Justice and Utilities Affordability
SRFC35
In Progress
Establish a "one stop shop" for utilities affordability programs
SRFC36
In Progress
Advance the deployment of community-owned renewable energy
SRFC37
In Progress
Encourage participation of frontline communities into utility decision-making
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Transportation Access and Equity
SRFC38
Continuous
Plan collaboratively with frontline communities to increase transit mobility
SRFC39
In Progress
Continue to explore an equitable cashless fare transition plan
SRFC40
In Progress
Improve access to ORCA cards and reduced fare transit cards and programs
Climate Preparedness
Sea Level Rise Preparedness
PREP1
In Progress
Develop a sea level rise strategy for unincorporated King County
PREP2
In Progress
Update King County Shoreline policies and codes to account for sea level rise
PREP3
Not started
Promote multi-benefit approaches for reducing sea level rise impacts on private property
PREP4
Not started
Seek funding to reduce sea level rise and flood risks to on-site wastewater infrastructure
PREP5
Not started
Partner with shoreline jurisdictions to support coordinated planning for sea level rise
PREP6
In Progress
Support equitable long-term solutions for sea level rise in the Duwamish Valley
Climate Preparedness
River Flood Management
PREP7
In Progress
Incorporate climate change into flood management projects
PREP8
Not started
Expand residential flood risk mitigation tools countywide to benefit those most vulnerable to flooding
PREP9
Not started
Collaboratively create and implement targeted outreach on flooding, inclusive of climate impacts
PREP10
Not started
Continue to meet or exceed federal flood standards
PREP11
Not started
Evaluate potential changes in flood risks from climate change
PREP12
Not started
Assess the risk posed by climate change on small and medium sized dams in King County
Climate Preparedness
Extreme Precipitation and Drought Mitigation
PREP13
In Progress
Develop guidance and standards for climate resilient stormwater infrastructure
PREP14
In Progress
Address barriers to using street trees and Green Stormwater Infrastructure to manage extreme precipitation along roadway…
PREP15
In Progress
Advance stormwater parks through a countywide roadmap
PREP16
Not started
Accelerate Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Legacy Facility Retrofits
PREP17
Not started
Increase on-site stormwater system capacity at King County landfills and transfer stations
PREP18
In Progress
Expand the use of recycled water
PREP19
In Progress
Reduce water use by King County government and develop an operational Drought Response Strategy
Climate Preparedness
Extreme Heat Adaptation
PREP20
Not started
Expand access to cooling locations for communities
PREP21
In Progress
Facilitate and support community-led strategies and initiatives to address extreme heat
PREP22
In Progress
Reduce heat impacts through effective building and development codes and policies
PREP23
In Progress
Integrate tree planting into ongoing efforts to adapt bus stops for extreme heat
Climate Preparedness
Forest Resilience and Urban Tree Canopy Expansion
PREP24
In Progress
Develop an outcome-based forest management framework for King County-owned forestland
PREP25
In Progress
Accelerate forest restoration on King County-owned lands
PREP26
In Progress
Increase local supply of climate adapted seedlings for forest restoration
PREP27
In Progress
Support implementation of forest management best practices by private forest landowners
PREP28
In Progress
Explore opportunities to strengthen connections between King County forest stewardship and indigenous and tribal values,…
PREP29
In Progress
Expand urban tree canopy and partnerships across jurisdictions
Climate Preparedness
Wildfire Risk Reduction
PREP30
In Progress
Develop community wildfire protection plans
PREP31
In Progress
Work collaboratively on shared wildfire risk reduction priorities
PREP32
In Progress
Establish a wildfire adapted community coalition
PREP33
In Progress
Standardize and promote best management practices for wildfire mitigation
PREP34
Not started
Plan for post-wildfire community recovery
PREP35
In Progress
Prepare and plan for post-wildfire recovery on King County-owned forestland
PREP36
Not started
Create a wildfire management plan for landfills and transfer stations
Climate Preparedness
Salmon Recovery and Habitat Connectivity
PREP37
In Progress
Accelerate riparian tree planting
PREP38
In Progress
Improve water quality and habitat conditions in large lakes and migratory corridors
PREP39
In Progress
Integrate climate change into decisions benefiting habitat and agricultural resilience in the Snoqualmie Valley.
PREP40
In Progress
Map current and projected wildlife habitat connectivity needs for vulnerable species
Climate Preparedness
Climate-Ready Capital Projects
PREP41
In Progress
Integrate climate preparedness into shared capital project planning processes
PREP42
In Progress
Plan for wastewater climate adaptation investments
PREP43
In Progress
Implement measures to minimize climate impacts in wastewater capital projects
PREP44
Not started
Build climate resilience into Metro infrastructure improvements
PREP45
In Progress
Increase King County technical capacity for climate-informed decision making
PREP46
In Progress
Evaluate how groundwater levels in the Lower Duwamish River Valley respond to climate change
PREP47
In Progress
Inform climate resilient infrastructure investments at the King County International Airport
Climate Preparedness
Regional Capacity Across Climate Hazards
PREP48
In Progress
Expand Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative support for local and tribal climate preparedness efforts
PREP49
Not started
Seek funding to increase rural community resilience
PREP50
In Progress
Provide hazard mitigation grant support for King County departments and local communities
PREP51
In Progress
Maintain and expand climate and health data to guide programs and policies
PREP52
Not started
Build climate change into Public Health communicable disease tracking