Washington
Governor
Bob Ferguson (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Key Offices & Links
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Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Washington
Climate Policies in Washington
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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The state has funded the creation of a database to track building materials purchased for state-funded infrastructure projects and two large Buy Clean and Buy Fair pilot projects. State contractors must report on large construction projects, including suppliers’ declarations on environmental, health, and working conditions for covered products, such as concrete, steel, and engineered wood. The Department of Commerce must convene a working group to recommend policies to increase production and use of low-carbon construction materials. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Industrial Decarbonization | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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The state prohibits the use of certain HFCs in refrigeration equipment, air conditioning chillers, aerosol propellants, and foams that are manufactured or used in Washington. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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Electric power entities that import or deliver electricity equivalent to or greater than 10,000 metric tons of CO2e must report their emissions. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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F-gas Regulations | 2010 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Oil and gas methane regulations include phasedown commitments, reporting requirements, leak detection and repair, or other measures that reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production. |
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | ||
| Enacted |
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Hydraulic fracking for the exploration and production of natural gas is banned. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Oil and Gas Regulations | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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Landfill owners and operators must install gas collection and control equipment, energy recovery devices, and/or treatment and processing systems to reduce their methane emissions. The rule requires quarterly monitoring of the landfill surface, quarterly monitoring of gas collection and control system equipment, and a timeline to ensure any methane leaks are quickly fixed. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Food waste target – 75% reduction by 2030, relative to 2015 levels. Establishing Policies
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Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
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Waste Management | 2022 |