City of Spokane is unique. It owns and operates most of its own utilities and services. The operations of City facilities take care of your daily needs while conserving materials and resources, generating power, and saving citizens money. Many by generating and reusing their own energy. Check out all that we did in 2024!
The City ensures future goals and policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan are supported by climate data by carrying out two technical assessments: 1) a greenhouse gas inventory and 2) a climate risk and vulnerability assessment. In doing so, the City's ongoing greenhouse gas emissions reporting supports climate mitigation goals, and the City's climate risk and vulnerability assessment supports the climate adaptation goals for our community.
Unlike some cities, the City of Spokane owns and operates many utilities. The local government greenhouse gas inventory reflects the ownership of those facilities and their emissions. To gain a better understanding of these important facilities, check out these additional resources:
Learn more about how the City and you can make a difference, check out these programs:
Learn more about how waste is managed.
Reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Reduce waste through recycling.
Reduce waste through composting.
Provide recycling containers at your next event.
Encourage waste reduction in your community.
Reduce residential and commercial water use.
Participate in residential, commercial, and multi-family rebate programs.
Buy water efficient fixtures and appliances.
Reduce the amount of food waste that goes down the drain.
Use energy efficient appliances and devices
Improve energy efficiency with home upgrades.
Find out where energy is being used in your home.
Follow energy-saving tips.
Sign your business up for energy-saving programs, services, and rebates.
Participate in residential rebate programs.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by taking the bus.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by taking a rideshare.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by using a Park & Ride.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by using a shuttle.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by riding your bike.
Reduce your Vehicle Miles Traveled by using WheelShare.
Work from home if you are able or encourage telework options for your employees.
Participate in your employer’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program.
Take advantage of personal electric vehicle programs and incentives.
Sign your business up for electric vehicle programs and incentives.
Encourage electric transportation in your community.
Learn more about refrigerant contributions to whole-life carbon emissions of buildings.
Transition to low-GWP refrigerants.
Prevent refrigerant leaks through regular maintenance.
