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March 5, 2025

Washington

Wind Project Sows Controversy in southeastern Washington
Residents of the Tri-Cities area in Washington state oppose a wind project that Scout Clean Energy has proposed building on the Horse Heaven Hills.
Nonprofit Taps Community Land Trusts for Solar
Spark Northwest works with community land trusts to address the challenges of bringing rooftop solar to low- and moderate-income households.
Wash. Land Use Measure Nears Passage
A bill to require consideration of climate change in land use planning appears headed toward approval in the Washington state legislature.
Wash. PUD Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Plant
Douglas County PUD has broken ground on a new facility that will produce hydrogen from Columbia River water electrolyzed by energy from its Wells Dam.
House Bill Tackles Both Ends of the Bovine
A House bill sponsored by a Washington congresswoman seeks to measure cow methane emissions and pinpoint ways to reduce them.
Wash. Bill Proposes Mileage Charge for EVs
A Washington state legislator has introduced a bill to tax electric vehicles 2 cents for every mile driven starting in 2026.
Electric Heating Bill Passes Wash. House
The Washington House passed a bill to encourage all-electric heating designs in publicly owned or leased facilities.
Wash. Bill Would Chart Course for EV Buildout
A Washington bill would map out needed locations for charging stations as the state sees growing adoption of EVs.
Amazon Backs Washington’s Low-carbon Fuel Bill
Amazon threw its support behind a Washington state bill to trim carbon emissions from motor vehicle fuels sold in the state.
Carbon Tax Bill Gains Supporters in Wash.
A proposed Washington carbon emissions tax drew support from environmentalists, activists for low-income residents, communities of color.

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