Washington State Department of Commerce

We’re one step closer to offering home energy rebates to low and moderate-income Washington residents. Later this summer, we’ll announce how you can apply. Check out our home energy rebate webpage for details on what equipment and home improvements are covered: https://lnkd.in/gfY8V6wc If you’d like more information, or are a contractor who’d like to work with us, visit our contractor webpage: https://lnkd.in/gQv6D6V5

Help connect Washington! We’re hiring a Broadband Infrastructure and Finance Manager to lead critical investments that expand affordable, high-speed internet across the state. This role will shape policy, manage state and federal broadband funding, and drive progress on closing the digital divide. Work with tribes, local governments, utilities, nonprofits and more to bring essential connectivity to unserved and underserved communities. Join us in building a more connected, innovative, and equitable Washington. 💲Salary: $86,663 – $113,374 📅 Closes: Thursday, July 24 Apply: https://lnkd.in/gt7E5xaY

When you’re walking in your local park, you might not know that state investments lie in the infrastructure beneath your sneakers. That’s the case at the Park at Bothell Landing, a city park in Bothell, near the King-Snohomish county line. Years ago, Commerce invested $150,350 in a new pedestrian bridge, a project that leveraged local, state, and federal dollars. The accessible bridge, which opened in 2021, spans the Sammamish River, connecting downtown Bothell with the waterfront and walking trails. Go on, take a stroll!

Welcome to AJ’s Place. Located in Spokane’s Emerson-Garfield neighborhood, the property offers something powerful: a fresh start. Revive Center for Returning Citizens recently opened AJ’s Place, one of three newly acquired and rehabilitated properties funded by a $4 million Rapid Capital investment from the state Housing Trust Fund. Together with Amarah’s Lofts and Shemuel’s Space, these homes will provide 22 units of permanent supportive housing for people rebuilding their lives. With 24/7 support and trauma-informed care, Revive isn’t just creating housing, they’re creating healing, stability, and belonging.

In this week's Commerce in the News, communities across Washington are turning big ideas into action. From clean energy upgrades in Sunnyside to small business support in Okanogan County, and a beautiful new mural in Tacoma, we cover it all! • Commerce hops on board with $2 million for Yakima Chief Hops sustainability project https://heyor.ca/1H9aKA • Funding to boost business and local entrepreneurship in Okanogan County https://heyor.ca/rC4w3I • Commerce-funded mural adds splash of environmental art to Ke-Lah-Bid Bridge https://heyor.ca/r01Lkf Photo courtesy: Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Washington state needs a lot more clean energy, and we need it now! Electrification is driving up demand, and with our climate goals on the line, we’re not building fast enough to keep up. To meet our decarbonization targets, we’ll need to double or even triple our clean energy capacity over the next two decades. That means more transmission, more generation, and fewer bottlenecks. The good news? We’re not waiting on Washington, D.C. Under Governor Bob Ferguson’s leadership, we’re fortunate to have a team committed to accelerating this work. Leaders like Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission Chair Brian Rybarik, Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) Chair Kurt Beckett, Washington State Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller, and our team at the Department of Commerce are all aligned on the same mission: build faster, smarter, and more equitably. This is what progress looks like—collaboration, urgency, and a shared vision for a clean energy future in Washington state. Let’s keep building. #CleanEnergy #WAenergy #ClimateLeadership #PublicService #EnergyInfrastructure #FutureForward #TeamWA

We want your feedback! Commerce recently published a draft of the 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Model Plan Application. This plan describes how the state of Washington will provide energy assistance and weatherization services to low-income households. You have two opportunities to speak up: • Submit your comments online: https://heyor.ca/z4OmOb • Attend the public hearing at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4 to share your comments. Join on Teams: https://heyor.ca/vUUfUc Review the draft plan on the LIHEAP webpage: https://heyor.ca/X88qEG

Are you ready to help shape the future of housing in Washington? We’re recruiting an Assistant Director for our Housing Division to oversee one of the largest housing portfolios in the Pacific Northwest, including nearly 200 team members and 82 programs that drive real solutions to homelessness, housing access, and affordability. This role is a chance to build systems that deliver results, center equity, and impact communities. 💲 Salary: $95,825 - $165,119 annually 📅 Closes: Wednesday, July 16 Ready to make an impact? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g5n8bxrn

The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is looking for nonprofits, tribes, and tribal organizations in underserved communities to help provide healing, support, and transition services for people impacted by sex trafficking. Project timeline: • Question & Answer period: July 9 - Aug. 13, 2025 • Proposals due: Aug. 13, 2025 • Begin work: Sept. 15, 2025 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGXrxHeQ

In Tacoma, a new chapter in affordable housing began with the grand opening of Patsy Surh Place, a 77-unit community for low-income seniors. The property honors the legacy of community leader Patsy Surh O’Connell, founder of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Made possible through partnerships at every level, including support from the Washington Housing Trust Fund, this community ensures more seniors have access to a safe, affordable place to call home. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-_HNB2N