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Hello Jefferson County Commissioners and staff,
I am reaching out directly in hopes that you will join the Clean Buildings team at the Department of Commerce for a rulemaking informational session on June 18, 2025. The informational
session will introduce HB1543 that was passed in the recent legislative session and cover the rulemaking process.
HB1543 is a result of the Clean Buildings workgroup’s legislative report, which included recommended changes to meet compliance standards. The bill contains three key components:
* The authority to create and adopt alternate compliance pathways with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS), providing greater flexibility.
* The ability to grant timeline extensions to building owners working toward compliance.
* The addition of exemption categories to the standard.
Commerce is in the process of filing the CR-101 to initiate the rulemaking process and solicit public comments. After the CR-101 is filed, Commerce will host a series of workshops to
establish rules and reporting requirements for HB1543. This process encourages public participation, clarifies how we can enforce the performance standard, and helps us write accurate
and understandable rules.
Rulemaking workshops will be announced in our upcoming Clean Buildings Bulletins. To subscribe to our bulletin, please visit: Subscribe now <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.gov
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We invite you to take the HB 1543 Survey <https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/40eee4a6662943ddae9c4ff0dcbea7e1> ! The Clean Buildings Team is seeking your suggestions for alternative compliance
pathways, extensions, and exemption ideas. We are reaching out to building owners, energy consultants, and other interested parties.
Informational session on HB1543 and the rulemaking process
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific
REGISTER (Zoom) <https://wastatecommerce.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O6fQJXxTQ7W532brgqtFiQ>
Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your community that may be interested.
For questions, please contact us through our Clean Buildings Customer Support Form <https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2ab4ee9bbd8d44e7b2af62aa5dfc717f> or email us at: buildings@commerce.wa.gov
<mailto:buildings@commerce.wa.gov> .
Thank you,
Jeff Rasmussen | Outreach & Education Program Manager
Clean Buildings Unit | Washington State Department of Commerce
1011 Plum St SE
PO Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504
Cell: 360-725-3100
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Responses provided by the Clean Buildings technical assistance team are provided based on information presented and are often specific to the situation as presented. Changes in the facts
or additional clarifications may result in a different answer. Technical assistance provided represents one approach to compliance that Commerce believes is most consistent with the
intent of the statute; unless specifically stated, there may be other available approaches to compliance. Please consult with your 'Qualified Person' for a more in-depth assessment
of compliance options for your specific building.