Sustainable Sammamish: Climate action at home

Did you know the first Sammamish Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted by City Council just over two years ago? In that time, Sammamish has made many accomplishments as we work towards ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. In the first two years of Climate Action Plan implementation, the City completed a study to electrify its fleet, installed a renewable-diesel fuel tank for City vehicles, adopted a sustainable purchasing policy, updated our pest management policy, achieved Tree City recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for 2024 and 2025, joined regional partnerships for climate action, and enrolled all City facilities in PSE’s Green Power program, which matches up to 100% of electricity use with renewable energy like wind and solar from right here in the West.

While the City can set a precedent, protecting our environment and achieving our goals requires collective efforts from all community members. You may be asking yourself, “how can I help?” Consider adding a sustainability goal (or three!) to your 2026 to-do list:

Cut back on emissions from energy use

• Join the City of Sammamish by enrolling in PSE’s Green challenge. Reduce your environmental impact with local renewable energy.
• https://www.pse.com/en/green-options/Renewable-Energy-Programs/green-power Explore heat pump rebates and free 1:1 advising with Energy Smart Eastside. https://www.energysmarteastside.org/

Reduce Waste

• Recycle and compost right using the republic services guide.
• https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/sammamish-wa Participate in community recycling events.
  https://www.sammamish.us/news/events/recycling-event/

Make sustainable transportation choices

• Find or create a new carpool group for school, work, and other activities. Try Metro Flex. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/travel-options/metro-flex