The department originally reported that 7.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced. The actual amount is around 78,000.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s Department of Commerce has corrected a major error in its greenhouse gas emissions reporting, saying a “data entry error” vastly inflated the climate benefits of several state-funded rebate programs.
The mistake affected emissions estimates for eight projects funded through the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The programs, focused on helping low-income and vulnerable households electrify homes and upgrade appliances, were originally projected to cut emissions by about 7.5 million metric tons. The updated figure is closer to 78,000 metric tons
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