Seattle, WA

At a glance

Population: 100,000 - 750,000

City Leader: Mayor Michael McGinn

Sustainability Officer:
Jill Simmons

Office Contact Information:
700 5th Avenue
Suite 2748
PO Box 94729
Seattle, WA 98124

Three Greatest Accomplishments to Date:
1. 1000 Mayors have signed on to the Mayor Climate Protection Agreement -- an effort initiated by Mayor Nickels to commit local governments to reducing emissions 7% below 1990 levels by 2012
2. Seattle City Light became the first net zero emissions utility -- and maintains this status through provision of clean energy and a rigorous offset program
3. Reduced community GHG emissions by 5% below 1990 levels (as of 2007) -- on target for meeting MCPA goals

City Sustainability Board: YES
It is an internal city department.

City Sustainability Plan: YES

Climate Action Plan: YES

Green Building Ordinance: YES
Included for city funded buildings and commercial space. We have green building requirements for municipal space and green building incentive structures for commercial space. There are also a number of new policies moving forward. We will provide copies of language. The ordinance is triggered by 5,000 square footage.