The City of Lacey has been awarded $477,555 from the Washington State Department of Commerce under the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
This funding, aimed at combating climate change, will support local initiatives that offer rebates and incentives to households and small businesses for the purchase and installation of electric equipment, reducing reliance on petroleum-based appliances.
“We are excited to receive this funding to provide financial support to our residences and small businesses,” said Vanessa Dolbee, Director of Community and Economic Development in a press release.
“Our goal is to reduce net communitywide greenhouse gas emissions 45% below 2015 levels by 2030, as set in the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan,” Dolbee added. “Lacey’s largest greenhouse gas emissions come from residential use, so this funding will be a big help to electrify buildings in our city.”
The city expects to receive the majority of the funds by mid to late summer.
These funds will be directly allocated to the community through a rebate program designed to support energy-efficient projects in housing and small businesses, including the installation of heat pumps, energy-efficient appliances and wiring upgrades.
The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program is funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
The CCA is a critical component of Washington’s climate action strategy, utilizing cap-and-invest dollars to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health.
More information about the CCA can be found at climate.wa.gov. for more details on Lacey’s sustainability and resiliency efforts, visit cityoflacey.org/sustainability
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Honestyandrealityguy
We have both natural gas and electricity. We have a natural gas generator to run our house when the electricity goes out.
Wednesday, June 12 Report this
Southsoundguy
Total scam.
Wednesday, June 12 Report this
longtimeresident
I live in an all-electric house in Lacey, that was built in the mid-1960s. Lots of houses in my neighborhood are the same.
Wednesday, June 12 Report this
JnNwmn
Smoke from wood burning has large bits of particulates. Indoor wood burning stoves are very bad for your lungs and can cause health problems. Getting rid of wood heat is very beneficial to all. Even modern air tight stoves have indoor air problems.
Thursday, June 13 Report this
Yeti1981
$477K? Looks like the burden will still fall to residents to foot the bill. Save your wallet and sign I-2066 people!
Thursday, June 13 Report this
Boatyarddog
I-2066 does just the Opposite for Climate Change, Yeti1986.
The Idea here is lowering Co2 emmissons in Urban areas.
This is a Simple Choice...not a Social Movement.
Were not setting any political agendas here with this Offering.
Friday, June 14 Report this