Clean Building Performance Grants

The Clean Buildings Performance Grants program offers competitive funding for energy efficiency improvements in both private and public buildings that are working toward complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). These grants aim to lower energy costs, reduce pollution and generate jobs throughout the state. They specifically support Tier 1 covered buildings as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 covered public buildings. The program will be available starting Jan. 1, 2025. Grants will reimburse building owners for costs associated with projects and services that help achieve compliance with the CBPS, such as:

• Energy efficiency retrofits
• Contracted services to assist with:
  • Energy audits (for privately held buildings)
  • Energy benchmarking
  • Developing an energy management plan (EMP)
  • Developing an operations and maintenance program (O&M)
  • Professional accounting services

How do I apply?

The Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for Clean Building Performance grants. These funds will support Tier 1 covered buildings and Tier 1 and Tier 2 public buildings pursuing compliance with the CBPS. The single RFA will cover the two categories of grants:

• $25,000,000 for privately owned Tier 1 covered buildings
• $15,427,000 for Tier 1 and Tier 2 publicly owned buildings

Please review the Request for Applications for additional details and future updates.

Direct appropriations

The following direct appropriations are included in the Clean Buildings Performance Grants program:

• $3,050,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for the Spokane public facilities district.
• $773,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for Spokane county energy efficiency upgrades.
• $750,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely for Tacoma fleet maintenance building decarbonization.

All appropriations are authorized under section 1029 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5949.

Resources and helpful links

• Clean Buildings support and resources
• Clean Buildings Performance Standards Incentives
• Energy Star Portfolio Manager
• Energy Savings Performance Contracting with Department of Enterprise Services
• Historic Review and Tribal Contact (21-02)
• Budget Proviso Governing this Program (PDF)
• Form D Energy Audit Template

Commerce is provided with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.