Align CBPS with State Energy and Emissions Goals

Label and Upgrade Homes and Small Buildings

Phase in Zero-Emission Heating Standard

Adopt Next Generation Energy Codes

Commerce performs technical analysis to inform development of final and milestone EUI targets.

Washington Legislature authorizes Commerce to develop CBPS targets and milestones through 2050. Commerce completes rulemaking, adopts second‑cycle (2031–2033) and 2050 performance standards with interim milestones, and develops a benchmarking platform and standardized label.

Washington Legislature adopts statewide energy disclosure requirements at time of sale. Commerce completes rulemaking and launches outreach and training with local jurisdictions.

Washington Legislature directs development of a statewide zero‑emission heating equipment standard OR Ecology initiates rulemaking, and agencies begin scoping the standard.

SBCC begins development of the 2027 energy code, increasing incremental efficiency for residential and commercial buildings as a step toward future performance goals.

Commerce launches benchmarking platform.

Disclosure begins for covered buildings at time of sale, and Commerce develops or selects a statewide database to publicly share scores.

Statewide database is fully operational. Outreach and training continue.

A proposed rule is released for public comment and engagement

SBCC finalizes and adopts the 2027 code. Commerce, utilities, and WSU Extension develop market adaptation support for builders, contractors, and distributors.

Establish a formal Tier 3 that includes time-of-sale upgrade requirements.

A final statewide standard is adopted, compliance guidelines are issued, and Commerce and Ecology develop training and early‑adoption incentives.

SBCC begins scoping the 2030 energy code and adopts it in 2032, integrating NZE‑ready requirements for new construction.

Align I-937 with 2050 Goals

Complete and Adopt Performance-Based Regulation for Clean Buildings

Value DERs the same as Supply-Side Resources

The UTC reopens and completes the PBR docket.

Washington Legislature approves updates to I-937, including a demand side procurement target for utilities.

Washington Legislature provides clarifying authority if needed to support a PBR framework, including adjustments to allowable returnon equity.

Washington Legislature directs Commerce and the UTC to establish a DER value framework and initiate rulemaking on interconnection and data sharing standards.

Commerce and the UTC complete rulemaking, and utilities set their biennial targets.

The UTC finalizes performance incentive mechanisms that advance clean buildings goals. IOUs file implementation plans.

Commerce and the UTC publish the DER valuation methodology and completed rules.

Utilities implement programs to acquire a mix of load flexibility, behind-the-meter storage and generation, and conservation

UTC adjusts PIM metrics, penalties, and rewards as needed.

Utilities begin publishing hosting capacity maps, providing interval load data access to customers and aggregators, and implementing new interconnection processes for DERs.

Utilities submit data and set targets for the next biennium. Commerce and the UTC periodically update allowable DER as new technologies emerge.

PBR evolves to incorporate new technology capabilities and opportunities.

Commerce and the UTC periodically update the DER value stack. DERs are better valued and incorporated into resource adequacy, IRPs, and a potential distributed capacity procurement target.

Stand up a Washington Clean Buildings Market Transformation Hub

Invest in Stronger Energy Codes and Compliance Support

Develop a Future-Ready Clean Buildings Workforce

The Washington Legislature approves funding for a new unit at Commerce to start as the MT Hub.

The MT Hub collaborates with NEEA to complete a Clean Buildings Market Transformation Action Plan with top priorities for Washington’s market transformation efforts.

The MT Hub allocates funding to expand codes and standard work; NEEA and technical contractors begin Washington-specific code development and support activities.

The MT Hub allocates funding for workforce readiness initiatives aligned with state clean energy workforce planning.

Publish Washington-specific compliance resources, provide building and inspector training, and launch market adaptation initiatives ahead of upcoming code cycles.

The MT Hub acts as the central coordinator for state-led market transformation efforts, including working with NEEA, utilities, contractors, and Washington Builds.

Maintain ongoing technical support for code development, update resources as codes evolve, and coordinate compliance and adaptation efforts.

Maintain workforce partnerships, update training as technologies evolve, and coordinate with utilities, unions, community colleges, and industry groups.

Unlock No-Upfront Cost Upgrades with Inclusive Utility Investment

Catalyze Clean Buildings Through Washington Builds

Create a One-Stop Upgrade Platform for Contractors

Washington Builds launches its first programs and builds an initial project pipeline that spans residential, commercial, and public buildings.

Washington Legislature enacts a statewide requirement for utilities to launch IUI programs or partner with qualified implementers. Commerce and the UTC issue guidance on program design and requirements.

Programs succeed in meeting the requirements, and the Legislature releases the second tranche of $25 million allocated to Washington Builds in 2026.

Commerce and Washington Builds design the platform structure and work with utilities and program administrators to agree on data-sharing and rebate reimbursement procedures.

Utilities determine eligible measures, customer eligibility, and strategies to engage contractors and customers.

Washington Builds continues to receive increasing capitalization, scales financing products statewide, and supports clean buildings retrofits across all building segments.

Development begins and results in a platform that includes information for consumers, contractor onboarding tools,an engine to match incentives, and integrated financing applications. A pilot is launched.

Utilities deploy IUI statewide. Commerce and the UTC monitor performance, adjust requirements as needed, and gather and share best practices.

Statewide rollout begins, with ongoing updates to the incentive database and financing options.

Washington Builds continues to make updates based on feedback and enable easier bids for contractors and easier project financing for home and business owners.

Lock in CCA Funds for Clean Buildings

Create a Clean Buildings Investment Charge

Washington Legislature amends CCA language to dedicate a specific portion to an expanded EPIC fund that supports existing programs, a new MT Hub and continued expansion of Washington Builds.

Washington Legislature approves a five-year utility bill charge and dedicates the revenue to EPIC to be managed by Commerce that would distribute to Washington Builds and to fund clean buildings market transformation, grant programs, and a dashboard to track the clean building transition against state building sector goals.

Commerce distributes funds to implementation partners and coordinates investments across agencies, utilities, community organizations, and workforce development partners to accelerate program delivery and market transformation.

Collected funds are deposited to Commerce and distributed to Washington Builds, market transformation, grant programs, and a tracking dashboard.

Funding continues, with renewal decided by Washington Legislature every five years.