Spokane waste‑to‑energy director warns Climate Commitment Act could cost city millions; staff seek legislative delay and evaluate carbon capture City public‑works staff reviewed operations and a life‑cycle assessment for Spokane's waste‑to‑energy facility, outlined potential annual carbon‑allowance costs under Washington's Climate Commitment Act (up to ~$8 million), and described a legislative strategy to delay compliance while pursuing mitigation such as carbon capture.

Spokane's waste-to-energy facility could face up to $8 million in annual costs due to new climate regulations, prompting urgent calls for legislative action to mitigate financial risks.

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Spokane seeks phased relief for waste‑to‑energy costs under Climate Commitment Act Public Works Director Marlene Feist told the committee a bill dropped at the start of the legislative session would give Spokane a phased compliance schedule for its waste‑to‑energy plant; without relief the city estimates up to $8 million annually for carbon credits and says the change would affect regional customers and about 75 plant jobs.

Spokane is pushing for a phased compliance plan to ease the financial burden of its waste-to-energy facility, which could save the city millions and protect local jobs.

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Spokane Public Works outlines water conservation master plan and eyes rate changes Public Works told the committee personalized rebates (SpokaneScape, Water Wise Challenge) produce the biggest conservation gains, noted toilet rebates (~$100) and SpokaneScape credits (up to $500), and said staff will study commercial rate structure changes for 2026 while bringing the conservation master plan forward in Q1.

Spokane Public Works revealed that personalized water conservation programs can save customers significantly more than traditional rebates, prompting exciting changes to commercial water pricing!

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