Redmond was one of 12 honorable mentions at the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards in the Policy Innovation category, selected from 154 projects nationwide. The city was highlighted for policies connecting housing, transportation, and climate action, including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing near transit and multifamily tax incentives.
Redmond Earns Electric Innovation Award
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- ✓Redmond Earns Electric Innovation Award“The City of Redmond was one of 12 honorable mentions at the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards, crediting the City’s efforts to advance electrification while supporting housing and expanding access to cleaner, more resilient homes.”
- ✓Redmond recognized in Policy Innovation category for housing, transportation, and climate policies at 2026 Electric Innovation Awards.“Redmond was recognized in the Policy Innovation category and selected from a highly competitive pool of 154 projects across the country.”
- ✓Redmond was one of 12 honorable mentions at the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards in the Policy Innovation category, selected from 154 projects nationwide. The city was highlighted for policies connecting housing, transportation, and climate action, including inclusionary zoning for affordable housing near transit and multifamily tax incentives.“The City of Redmond was one of 12 honorable mentions at the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards, crediting the City’s efforts to advance electrification while supporting housing and expanding access to cleaner, more resilient homes. Redmond was recognized in the Policy Innovation category and selected from a highly competitive pool of 154 projects across the country.”
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REDMOND, WA – The City of Redmond was one of 12 honorable mentions at the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards, crediting the City’s efforts to advance electrification while supporting housing and expanding access to cleaner, more resilient homes. Redmond was recognized in the Policy Innovation category and selected from a highly competitive pool of 154 projects across the country.“This recognition highlights the work we’re committed to in Redmond through innovative ideas, thoughtful policy, and strong partnerships to solve complex challenges,” said Mayor Angela Birney. “We’re focused on bringing the solutions to our community that foster positive change and create a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.”Redmond was highlighted for the City’s innovative policies and programs that connect housing, transportation, and climate action. Recent efforts include expanding affordable housing near transit through inclusionary zoning and multifamily tax incentives, strengthening green building standards, and advancing residential electrification through heat pump upgrades.The Electric Innovation Initiative was launched in 2025, establishing a 10-year mission to accelerate the American economy for the 21st Century. The Electric Innovation Awards spotlight innovative leaders and models that can scale. View the 2026 Electric Innovation Award-winning programs.MEDIA CONTACT:Kelly Schutz, Communications Manager[email protected], 425-556-2453### Loading Source: https://www.redmond.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3077
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