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2023-25 Biennium Climate Commitment Act Investments to Benefit Overburdened Communities and Tribes

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Washington State's Climate Commitment Act invested over $2.1 billion in the 2023-25 budget cycle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with an estimated $924 million (43%) directed to overburdened communities and $155 million (7.3%) specifically benefiting Tribes. Key investments include rebates for energy-efficient home equipment, weatherization assistance for low-income households, transit grants, bike and pedestrian safety improvements, and air quality programs in heavily polluted communities. An additional $142 million was directed to salmon restoration projects important to Tribal culture and treaty rights.

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Office of Financial Management (OFM) October 2023 report estimating 2023-25 biennium Climate Commitment Act (CCA) investments directed to overburdened communities and Tribes across Washington State operating, capital, and transportation budgets. Of $2.1 billion total CCA revenue invested, nearly $924 million (43%) directed to overburdened communities, and $155 million (7.3%) specifically to Tribes, with an additional $142 million in salmon restoration. Major investments include $80 million for High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, $151 million for zero-fare youth transit grants, $35 million for Weatherization Plus Health, $38.6 million for health disparities reduction via participatory budgeting, and $26.4 million in capacity grants to Tribes under the Healthy Environment for All Act (HEAL Act). CCA requires no less than 35% of annual investments benefit overburdened communities (goal 40%) and 10% supported by Tribal resolution per RCW 70A.65.230.

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