Phil Rockefeller
23rd District, Bainbridge Island
Committees
- Environment, Water and Energy (Chairman)
- Ways and Means
- Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (Chairman)
- Joint Committee on Energy Supply & Energy Conservation
Olympia Office
218 John A. Cherberg Building
Olympia, WA 98504-0430
(360) 786-7644
Fax: (360) 786-1999
Local Governments
News
Recipients of $14 million in energy efficiency funds announced today 10/9/2009
Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced more than $14 million in grants from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for programs providing energy efficiency upgrades to middle income homes and small businesses in Washington.
Eight private and public projects across the state – including Pioneer Human Services, the Opportunity Council, the City of Ellensburg, Snohomish County PUD, Sustainable Living Center, Sustainable Works, the Thurston Economic Development Council, and Clark Public Utilities – were selected by an independent review committee based on their ability to:
We should take a closer look at wind power 10/6/2009
Renewable energy resources, especially wind, will be an essential part of our in-state energy production to meet future needs and help our state be energy independent.
We have already developed most of our hydropower potential and do not have commercial reserves of oil and natural gas, so we need to be exploring other energy sources. We do have abundant wind power potential that can provide jobs and business opportunities.
Local energy efficiency work starting now 9/15/2009
Jobs are already being created by the key weatherization bill passed last session. Community group Sound Alliance has been a great partner in the creation and implementation of Senate Bill 5649. They are one of many local groups applying for approximately $15 million recovery dollars that will be distributed over the next two years for energy efficiency improvements. Senate Bill 5649 creates the process for local companies to apply for this money through the Washington State University Energy Program. For information on the program, click here.
Rockefeller gives update on the importance of renewable energy legislation 9/14/2009
Washington state must lead on solutions to climate change 8/27/2009
Special to the Seattle Times
By Phil Rockefeller
Clean Energy Leadership Council convenes 8/12/2009
OLYMPIA – The newly created Clean Energy Leadership Council, convened by the Governor’s office and a state-wide public-private clean energy alliance, held its first meeting today in Seattle.
“This new council will create important strategies to accelerate our transition away from fossil fuels for a 21st century economy,” Gregoire said. “These strategies will lay the groundwork to ensure our state continues to attract investments, create partnerships and lead the way for a clean-energy future that includes green jobs.”
Keeping it local: community gardening 8/4/2009
Silverdale named in top 100 of American small towns 8/4/2009
Silverdale, WA
Eastern Washington wheat tour 7/2/2009
Washington receives $24.3 million in Energy Stimulus funds 6/30/2009
On June 24, Washington state was granted $24.3 million in Energy Stimulus funds for the State Energy Program.
Our application was one of 10 states to first receive approval from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Thank you for visiting my website. Please make yourself “at home” and take time to browse the information you will find that updates the work of the Legislature, including my own efforts to be your advocate on issues important to you and your family and community.
It is an honor to serve and represent the people of the 23rd Legislative District (estimated population of 130,000), which is located in the northern and central areas of Kitsap County. For more specific information on its boundaries and communities, please refer to the ‘District Map’ link at the top of my homepage.
I have lived on Bainbridge Island in Kitsap for more than 37 years. My wife, Anita, and I have raised our three daughters — Rebecca, Melissa, and Airyka — here, and we love the Kitsap Peninsula, its proud Navy traditions , its historic and diverse communities, and of course, its Puget Sound and Hood Canal shorelines and landscapes.
As I travel around the district and our state to learn how state government can be a better partner in your future, I appreciate the “can do” spirit and resilience of people who make Washington a great place to live, work, and raise a family. The willingness of citizens to look out for one another and help others to improve their lives is a big reason why this is such a remarkable state. In good times and not-so-good, we can count on this spirit and strength to see us through to a brighter future.
Thank you, also, for allowing me to work on the challenges of our time: to improve education, to assure access to affordable health care and housing, to protect our unique and fragile environmental resources, and to promote conditions for a strong local economy which grows business and job opportunities.
Sincerely,
Phil Rockefeller