Clean Buildings · Bellingham
Bellingham Clean Buildings Tier 2 compliance
Bellingham and Whatcom County apartment buildings of 20,000+ sq ft have to report under Washington's Clean Buildings Tier 2 rules by July 1, 2027. We collect your data, write the plan and file the report for you.
How you pay
We do the work. You get paid.
Participating utilities pay you an early adopter incentive of $0.30 per sq ft (more for some multifamily buildings), and our fee comes in under it, so most owners come out ahead. On a 30,000 sq ft building, the base incentive is $9,000.
Incentives are paid by participating utilities while funding lasts.
What it looks like in Bellingham
- We know PSE: Bellingham buildings get electric service from Puget Sound Energy, the same utility as our own buildings
- Your utility data: we gather 12 months of electric and gas use from PSE and Cascade Natural Gas for benchmarking, with your authorization
- Rebates on top: upgrades in your energy management plan often qualify for PSE incentives, and we file both
Local utilities: Puget Sound Energy (electric), Cascade Natural Gas (natural gas) and the City of Bellingham (water and sewer).
Get started on Clean Buildings
Tell us about your buildings and we'll get back to you within 2 business days.
Questions owners ask
Does Tier 2 apply in Bellingham?
Yes. The Clean Buildings Performance Standard is statewide. Multifamily buildings of 20,000+ sq ft and nonresidential buildings of 20,000–50,000 sq ft have to report by July 1, 2027.
Can you meet at my building?
Yes. We can schedule a site visit when your plan needs one. Most of the work comes from your utility bills and building details.
Can I combine Clean Buildings with PSE rebates?
Yes. PSE's multifamily programs cover upgrades like windows, insulation, air sealing, fans and smart thermostats. We check what your building qualifies for.