TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher, Assistant Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Zach Houvener
Deputy of Equity & Strategic Services
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Manager
TITLE:
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Energy Smart Eastside - Residential Electrification Program Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Redmond and the Eastside cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, Mercer Island, and Sammamish launched the Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) program in 2022 to accelerate existing building electrification work with a focus on heat pumps, and leverage economies of scale through regional programming. ESE includes multiple heat pump incentives, including a focus on low and moderate-income homes earning between 50%-80% AMI.
Making existing buildings more efficient and resilient is a key priority within the 2025 ESAP because the natural gas and electricity consumed to heat, cool, and operate existing buildings accounts for about 70% of Redmond's greenhouse gas emissions. Heat pumps reduce heating related greenhouse gas emissions 91% relative to a gas furnace and support community climate resilience, making heat pump conversions within existing homes a key strategy for meeting climate goals. Staff will provide an overview of the 2025 Energy Smart Eastside program achievements (see Attachment A) and review upcoming priorities.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
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REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
2025 Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (Big Move 1 - Make Existing Buildings Better, Action 1.1: Expand Energy Smart Eastside), Climate Emergency Declaration, Community Strategic Plan
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) includes three tracks: Boost, Bonus ...
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