End of An Era–WA State’s Only Coal Plant to Close Forever Soon
72 workers will be out of a job.
energy news
Despite Trump Reversal on Snake River Dams, WSDOT Studies It–Again
The beginning of the study began in 2024 before the election but despite Trump killing dam removal efforts, WSDOT is still plowing ahead with costly study.
Oregon Hopes to Lure Contractors With Heat Pump ‘Rebates’
New Oregon program would provide a $2,000 incentive toward installing a heat pump in homes and buildings.
A First–US, DOE, To Re-Fire Idled Nuke Plant in Michigan
the US has never restarted an idled nuclear power plant.
WA Utilities Commission Denies Puget Sound Energy Rate Increase Request
Utility and Transportation Commission denied the increase request.
Cascade Natural Gas New Gas Rates Approved by WA UTC
there's a portion of the new rate agreement that could curtail or slow new gas hookups.
BPA Says Power Rate Increases Could Come in 2025
lower revenues could result in use of cash reserves, triggering increases.
Hydrogen Energy Takes Big Leap in Puget Sound Area
Expets say many industrial applications cannot easily be "decarbonized" due to limits with electricity.
Does Trump’s Energy Executive Order Affect HH Hills Windfarm?
Do the recent slate of executive orders affect windfarms, such as Horse Heaven Hills?
Benton County, Toppenish, Wapato, Sunnyside Get Building Retrofit Funds
Funds will be used to make buildings more efficient, climate friendly