November 2, 2024

Washington

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Wash. Kicks off Cap-and-Invest Electricity Forum
Washington's Department of Ecology kicked off its first virtual electricity forum to provide updates on recent electricity sector rulemaking efforts related to the state’s carbon market.
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Truckers Group Opposes Wash. Clean Trucks Timeline
The Washington Trucking Associations argues that the timeline for adopting California's Advanced Clean Trucks rules faster than is practical for the industry.
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Wash. Program to Offer EV Rebates up to $9,000
The new Washington program aims to help low- and moderate-income families lease or buy electric vehicles with some of the most generous incentives offered in the U.S.
Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association
Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub Launched with 1st Round of Federal Funds
The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association said it secured the first slice of a $1 billion DOE grant to develop a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and consumers across the region.
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Wash. Sets Income Levels for Help with Buying or Leasing EVs
The state of Washington announced it will offer financial aid for residents of modest income wanting to buy or lease electric vehicles.
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Wash. Cap-and-invest Supporters Launch Anti-repeal Effort
Bolstered by a nearly $5 million war chest, supporters of Washington’s cap-and-invest system have begun efforts to defeat a campaign that seeks to scrap the carbon allowance program through a referendum this fall. 
Bureau of Land Management
Wash. Council OKs Reduced Version of Horse Heaven Hills Project
Washington’s EFSEC recommended approval for a slimmed-down version of a controversial wind project proposed for a site just south of the Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington.
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FERC OKs Pipeline Expansion Despite West Coast States’ Opposition
FERC rejected rehearing requests on the expansion of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline’s capacity into the Northwest over three states’ objections and Commissioner Allison Clements’ dissent. 
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Solar Developer Seeks Inslee’s OK for 60-MW Eastern Wash. Project
The Wallula Gap project could also include an optional battery energy storage system not to exceed the nameplate capacity of the facility.
Port of Seattle
Calif., Quebec, Wash. to Explore Linking Carbon Markets

Washington could be closer to joining the California-Québec carbon market after the three governments issued a statement saying they will explore linking their cap-and-trade systems.


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