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District says early compliance with Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard will yield incentives
Summary
District staff reported early compliance efforts under Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard (House Bill 1257), said Stanwood High School already met the Tier 1 performance standard and expects about $71,000 in early-submission incentives for tier 2 buildings that complied early, and described planned capital projects (LED lighting, boiler replacements) to reduce energy use.
District facilities staff updated the board on the district's Clean Buildings Performance Standard compliance and energy-use improvements during the March 17 meeting.
The presentation described the law by its bill number and name: "House Bill 1257, the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard," and explained the tiered structure. The presenter said Stanwood High School exceeds 220,000 square feet and has completed the Tier 1 performance standard; several other district buildings fall into upcoming Tier 1b and 1c submission windows.
The presenter credited custodial and maintenance staff for operational changes (HVAC adjustments, lighting and turn-off behaviors) that reduced energy use between December 2024 and February 2025, and said planned capital projects 'including LED interior/exterior lighting upgrades and boiler replacements'will reduce energy use further. "When we do those, those are more efficient," the presenter said of boilers and LED conversions.
Staff said early-submission incentives for tier 2 compliance were estimated to be approximately $71,000 based on 30 cents per square foot; the district is awaiting utility confirmation on payment timing and any restrictions.
Board members asked whether capital projects for energy reduction are funded from the district's capital facility levy; staff confirmed many projects are funded through capital levies while state utility benefits are general. The presenter noted partner organizations (McKinstry and the Washington State Department of Commerce) have supported the district's process.
The board took no action; the report was informational and staff said they will continue monitoring energy targets ahead of future compliance windows.
