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High number of voters leave question blank; Constitutional challenge to Initiative 2066 next  Olympia, WA — Today, voters narrowly passed Initiative 2066, a misleading measure that if enacted will raise energy bills, roll back climate policy, jeopardize energy efficiency incentives, block local jurisdictions and the state’s largest utility from thoughtful planning for transitioning to clean […]

Today the Everett Herald’s Editorial Board announced its decision urging Washingtonians to reject I-2066. The Herald’s endorsement of a No vote highlighted many of the dangers posed by I-2066…

A new analysis shows that if passed, Initiative 2066’s repeal of consumer protections could raise gas bills in Washington State by $150 per year by 2035, and double them by 2050.

“A misleading initiative on your November ballot would threaten programs across the state that are helping our neighbors living on lower incomes realize these benefits. That’s one of the many reasons that a broad coalition of civic groups across the state — from labor unions to doctors to building professionals — are urging a no […]

In the past 24 hours, King County Council and the city of Redmond voted to endorse a No vote on Initiative 2066. These local governments join Bellingham, Olympia, Sammamish, Vancouver and Kirkland in opposing the harmful initiative…

On Saturday, October 5th, The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommended a No vote on I-2066. This follows the City of Vancouver’s passage of a resolution formally opposing I-2066 on September 16th. The Editorial Board noted “the convoluted nature of the measure,” urging readers to vote no on this misleading initiative.

Yesterday, the Olympia City Council passed a resolution expressing its unanimous opposition to Initiative 2066. Video of the council meeting can be viewed here. Olympia Mayor Pro-tem Yến Huỳnh noted, “[this initiative] limits choice by prohibiting our city from offering any sorts of discounts or anything in the way of incentives to energy which would […]

Leaders of organizations that help low-income Washington residents access money-saving home upgrades are speaking out about the harms that Initiative 2066 could do to energy efficiency programs in the state. The industry-backed Yes on 2066 campaign has falsely claimed in the media and on their web site that I-2066 would not impact existing energy conservation and efficiency programs. These popular programs have supported thousands of low-income Washingtonians in upgrading their home appliances to ultra-efficient electric heat pumps in recent years, helping people save on their monthly energy bills. But the text of I-2066 includes multiple changes to state law that…

“When it comes to our homes, most people want two basic things: affordable energy bills and a comfortable, safe temperature no matter the weather outside. A misleading initiative on the ballot this fall could put both those things in jeopardy for countless Washington families — especially those living on low or fixed incomes.”

This week, the Washington Education Association (WEA) joined American Federation of Teachers Washington (AFT WA) in its official endorsement of a No vote on Initiative 2066. Both of the state’s teachers unions have joined the swiftly growing opposition to I-2066 after the official “No” coalition launched earlier this month.

Soundside’s Libby Denkmann spoke with Leah Missik, member of the executive team for the No on 2066 campaign, about statewide Initiative 2066 that will be on this November’s ballot. Listen to this episode of Soundside to learn more about this initiative, who is behind it, what it does and does not do, and how it […]

This week, the City of Kirkland passed a resolution opposing Initiative 2066 (see video starting at around 03:16), following the City of Vancouver’s resolution on Monday. These cities join the swiftly growing opposition to I-2066 after the official “No” coalition launched last week. During the deliberation, Kirkland Councilmembers commented about the significant impacts that the […]

Jason Lear, principal at batt + lear (a design build company that has been dedicated to sustainable new buildings and remodels for 25 years), and Leah Missik, with the No on 2066 campaign, participated in a Seattle Channel debate on Initiative 2066, which would drive up costs and roll back the clock on energy efficiency. […]

Today over 90 public interest groups, affordable housing advocates, health care experts, and small businesses from across the state launched the “No on I-2066” campaign to urge Washington voters to defeat I-2066.  The Statewide Poverty Action Network, American Federation of Teachers Washington, SEIU 925, and King County Medical Society are among the ever-growing list of groups calling on voters to vote No on I-2066…