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Washington Emissions Error Slashes Savings by 7 Million

1/7/2026

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The Washington Department of Commerce corrected a greenhouse gas emissions error, reducing projected savings from 7.5 million to about 78,000.
The error stemmed from a data-entry mistake affecting eight Climate Commitment Act-funded projects for electrification, and the Department of Ecology is reviewing data from over 3,600 projects.
Critics say inflated claims undermine public trust.
The Climate Commitment Act targets a 95% reduction by 2050 and has allocated over $1.5 billion.

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Story summary

The Washington Department of Commerce corrected a greenhouse gas emissions error, reducing projected savings from 7.5 million to about 78,000.
The error stemmed from a data-entry mistake affecting eight Climate Commitment Act-funded projects for electrification, and the Department of Ecology is reviewing data from over 3,600 projects.
Critics say inflated claims undermine public trust.
The Climate Commitment Act targets a 95% reduction by 2050 and has allocated over $1.5 billion.