September 28, 2024

Washington

Washington Dept. of Ecology
Analysis Favors Wash. Linkage with Calif. Cap-and-trade Program
A decision by Washington to link its cap-and-trade program to the one shared by California and Quebec should benefit participants in both systems, according to preliminary analysis by the state.
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EBA Forum Examines the Details of the Grid’s Transition
A major focus at the Energy Bar Association meeting was on how to ensure reliability and affordability as the grid transitions to a cleaner future.
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Wash. Looks to Become Supplier to West Coast OSW Efforts

The state is looking to launch an effort to become an industrial supplier for the offshore wind sector expected to grow off the West Coast.

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Wash. Weighs Joining California-Quebec Cap-and-trade Program

Washington state officials expect to soon decide whether to join the California-Quebec cap-and-trade program.

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First Wash. Ferry Being Converted to Electric-diesel Hybrid

Washington has begun the first overhaul of a diesel ferry into an electric-fuel hybrid, with the converted boat expected to be operating by September 2024.

DOE
DOE Looks to Build Clean Energy Park at Hanford Site
The Department of Energy wants to convert 30 square miles of the state of Washington’s heavily contaminated Hanford Site into a clean technology park, doesn’t know what type of clean tech it wants there.
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Wash. Judge Rejects Cap-and-trade Lawsuit
The suit by a conservative group attempted to halt the state’s cap-and trade program by eliminating Department of Ecology’s rulemaking authority.
TVW
Oil Companies Resisting Climate Action, Inslee, Climate Panelists Say

Oil companies are increasingly resisting climate change measures, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and a panel of climate experts told a group of University of Washington engineering students.

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Southeast Wash. Looks to Become Clean Tech Hub

A regional economic development organization plans to set up a nonprofit subsidiary to develop clean energy businesses in an area with deep ties to nuclear power.

Port of Grays Harbor
Wash. Allowance Prices Surge Again in 3rd Cap-and-trade Auction
Allowance prices continued to rise after the state’s latest cap-and-trade auction cleared at $63.03, up nearly 13% from the previous auction.

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