Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative Executive Committee Meeting 2-23-2026

The Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative Executive Committee meeting held on February 23, 2026, focused on updates and progress related to regional climate initiatives and grant-funded programs. Key highlights included the launch of the second year of the Energize Thurston heat pump group purchase program, supported by significant grants totaling over $1 million to subsidize installations for low and moderate income households. The committee reviewed the comprehensive 2024 annual report detailing regional collaboration efforts, emissions data, community advisory input, and jurisdiction-specific climate actions such as energy efficiency, electrification incentives, and forest management advocacy. The report also emphasized the securing of $9.2 million in grant funding across jurisdictions for various climate programs, including EV infrastructure and comprehensive planning efforts. The meeting underscored ongoing commitments to climate mitigation through coordinated planning, funding acquisition, and community engagement, with future progress reports planned to align with greenhouse gas inventory updates.