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Executive Climate Office
Learn more about the King County Executive Climate Office and our work.
The King County Executive Climate Office (ECO) works to elevate, accelerate, and coordinate climate action across the county. We implement programs to:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Support sustainable frontline communities
- Ensure climate preparedness
We also operate programs to build a skilled workforce to fill in-demand green jobs across the region.
Executive Dow Constantine launched the office in 2023. We have since grown to about 20 staff, fellows, and interns.
We prioritize inclusion and justice for all people in the County’s work on climate.
Partnerships and collaborations
King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) meeting
We work with a wide range of partners to research, form, and execute collaborative climate action strategies. Our partners include:
- Businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
Strategic Climate Action Plan
Departments, leaders, cities, community groups and residents across King County collaborated on an action plan to make King County more resilient, sustainable and equitable.
The plan is revised every year to reflect new data and chart progress. We are currently working on the next update, with publication expected in mid-2025.
Our changing climate
King County is already experiencing the impacts of climate change, and departments across the organization are working to prepare for and mitigate those impacts – from sea level rise and increases in storm intensity to hotter summers and a decrease in average snowpack.
Featured programs
JumpStart training program
JumpStart helps young adults start careers in clean energy and the skilled trades. The program emphasizes electrical, HVAC, solar, and project management career pathways. Our JumpStart network includes dedicated partners, like local training programs and contractor host sites.
Energize! program for eligible homes
Energize! installs low- or no-cost heat pumps and other clean technology in eligible homes. The program was recently awarded an additional $2.6 million from the Climate Commitment Act to expand its work.
C-PACER for commercial buildings
C-PACER is an alternative loan program that allows owners of eligible commercial properties to seek long-term financing from a private capital provider for qualified improvements related to energy and building resiliency.
ECO news and updates
Installers carrying a heat pump
King County ECO connects residents with low- to no-cost heat pumps
King County is installing heat pumps in over 100 low- and moderate-income homes in Skyway and White Center at up to 100% cost coverage through its new Energize! program.