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Sustainable Development Resources

​​​Green Development seeks to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment.

Green Building

Reducing building impacts through efficient use of resources

Solar and Renewable Energy

Simple processes for installing solar and other renewable sources

Water Conservation

Bellingham is committed to promoting water conservation​

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Please contact the Public Works Department or the Planning and Community Development Department.

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