TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher, Assistant Chief Operating Officer |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Jenny Lybeck |
Sustainability Manager |
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Executive |
Micah Bonkowski |
Sustainability Program Administrator |
TITLE:
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Overview of the New Clean Buildings Incentive Program
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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This report provides an informational update on the launch of the Clean Buildings Incentive Program (CBIP), a new city-led program launched in partnership with the cities of Bellevue and Issaquah. The goal of the CBIP is to provide technical assistance and resources to support compliance with the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard. Redmond’s program will prioritize support for multifamily and nonprofit buildings. An overview of the state requirements and City incentive program are summarized in Attachment A.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2025 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (Action 1.2: Implement technical support programs to assist compliance with Building Performance Standards with targeted support for multifamily and nonprofit buildings), Climate Emergency Declaration
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
The updated Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was adopted in December 2025 and serves as the community’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and enhance resilience to climate impacts. Council also adopted a Climate Emergency Declaration, which was integrated into the ESAP and identifies key sustainability objectives for the City’s work. This program directly supports implementation of Big Move 1: Make Existing Buildings Better within the 2025 ESAP.
OUTCOMES:
See Attachment A for a summary of implementation highlights.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$80,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000264
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/24/2026 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Clean Buildings Incentive Program Overview