Telecommunication Services Division

The Washington State University Extension Energy Program is a self-supported department that provides energy services and products. It receives project funding from federal government and power marketing agencies and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. The department s customers include industrial plants, private consulting firms, businesses, government agencies and utilities. The Washington State University Extension Energy Program operates an applied building science team that conducts programs for code officials, construction and manufactured housing industries, public sector facility staff and homeowners. It employs a resource efficiency manager who supports the energy and resource efficiency program that focuses to bring reductions in the cost of energy, water, natural gas, fuel oil and refuse disposal. The department additionally offers technical support, plant assessments and training sessions related to energy efficiency improvement at industrial facilities. The Washington State University Extension Energy Program is located in Olympia, Wash.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages approximately 5.6 million acres of aquatic lands, forests, and natural areas across the state, providing essential environmental, recreational, and economic benefits to Washingtonians. The agency is committed to protecting and stewarding these public landscapes while also serving as the state's primary force in wildfire fighting and prevention. Under the leadership of Commissioner Dave Upthegrove, DNR focuses on clean air, clean water, and habitat conservation while striving to ensure equitable access to recreational opportunities. The agency plays a vital role in wildfire management and encourages responsible outdoor practices among the public to minimize human-caused ignitions. Generated from the website

Founded in 1987, the Department of Information Services is administered by the Washington State. The department provides technology leadership to government organizations throughout the state. It offers information technology services to educational institutions, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and other state and local agencies. The department also reviews and approves standards and common specifications for new and expanded telecommunication networks. The Department of Information Services manages more than 50,000 local telephone lines and serves over 150,000 individual users in nearly 500 public organizations through its SCAN and SCANPlus long-distance telecommunication solutions. In addition, it provides wide area network, network security, mainframe computing and enterprise data storage services.