Description
As the County transitions to using more renewable energy sources, involving frontline communities will be critical to avoiding unintended consequences for ecosystem health and cultural loss. King County will advocate for frontline community to participate in energy policy, decision-making, and regulatory tables (including outside of King County’s jurisdiction) while modeling frontline community participation within King County’s own energy programs and policies. This can include requiring policy equity assessments, partnering with energy advocacy organizations, and advocating for community testimony and comment on regulatory proposals or participation in local and state policy and regulatory bodies such as the Utilities and Transportation Commission, State Legislature, federal policymaking bodies, etc.