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  • Published on May 14, 2026

    The electric grid tradeoffs Washington can’t ignore

    Northwest electricity customers are again being told not to worry. In litigation over Columbia Basin salmon, federal agencies began spilling more water last month to comply with a federal court order, sending more water over spillways rather than through …

    Source: Tri Cities Area Journal of Business - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 14, 2026

    Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

    Construction of the Cedar Falls hydroelectric power plant concluded in 1904. Shown here is the original timber crib dam. (Photograph courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives, #114602, Series 1204-01) By Leslie Nemo A rock-filled timber crib dam marked …

    Source: Civil Engineering - Virginia - Pending
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    After a Century Powering Its Growth with Dams, Seattle Settles With Tribes That Lost Their River

    NEWHALEM, Wash.—More than a century ago, Seattle City Light broke ground for a massive hydroelectric project here in a remote gorge of the North Cascades. Three dams soon powered the rise of what would become one of America’s richest and most liberal …

    Source: Inside Climate News - Left-wing
  • Published on May 4, 2026

    Change the way your electric bill works? Seattle City Light launches online tool to help customers decide on ‘Time of ...

    Seattle City Light wants to ensure you know its new voluntary option for how you’re billed for electricity at home, the “Time of Use Rate,” is available, and it’s launched an online tool to help you evaluate it. Here’s how the rate is explained by SCL: …

    Source: West Seattle Blog - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    Seattle could ban big new data centers for one year

    The explosion of AI means companies are gobbling up land for huge data centers across the country. Now they are looking to Seattle. But the City Council says, not so fast. It’s considering a one-year ban. Originally, four companies sought to build five …

    Source: KUOW 94.9 - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on May 13, 2026

    Seattle finalizes $4 billion relicensing agreement on Skagit River dams

    SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A years-long tug of war between Skagit County and a major Seattle utility company has come to a close. King5 reports that Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed a relicensing agreement on Tuesday, May 12, to finalize the …

    Source: KPUG 1170 - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on May 12, 2026

    Seattle mayor signs $4 billion Skagit River dams settlement

    The agreement to fund the Skagit Hydroelectric Project for the next five decades marks the culmination of years of negotiations between local tribes and the city. SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed a multi-billion dollar settlement on Tuesday, …

    Source: KING 5 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    Seattle residents at risk as Seattle City Light fails to plan for energy demands

    Seattle City Light is warning that its own staffing shortages and infrastructure failures could prevent the utility from handling basic service for residents if new data center projects move forward, according to The Spokesman-Review. While four companies …

    Source: AM 770 KTTH - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on Apr 14, 2026

    Seattle City Light testing new unplanned outage notifications

    During this pilot phase, only outages affecting a small number of customers will trigger an alert. Large and high-volume outages will not be included until full implementation.  At City Light, we strive to provide the best possible customer service. With …

    Source: Shoreline Area News - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Trump administration order coal plant $20 million, TransAlta says

    Amanda Zhou / The Seattle Times (TNS) The owner of the state’s last-remaining coal power plant says it has spent millions of dollars to comply with federal orders to remain operational this year, past its planned shutdown date.  Now, it wants regional …

    Source: The Daily Chronicle - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 1, 2026

    Seattle considers ban on new data centers after reported expansion interest

    Seattle City Light told KING 5 that three companies have explored potential data center development in its service area, though none have submitted service requests. SEATTLE — Seattle officials are considering a one-year moratorium on new data centers …

    Source: KING 5 - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Report: As AI electricity demands soar, Microsoft weighs retreat from ambitious carbon-free energy pledge

    by Lisa Stiffler on May 7, 2026 at 10:29 amMay 7, 2026 at 10:54 am Microsoft’s Fairwater data center near Atlanta is part of the company’s broader AI expansion. (Microsoft Photo) Microsoft is considering scaling down or scuttling a pledge to match its …

    Source: GeekWire - Washington - Neutral
  • Published on May 7, 2026

    Trump administration order cost WA coal plant $20M, company says

    The owner of the state’s last-remaining coal power plant says it has spent millions of dollars to comply with federal orders to remain operational this year, past its planned shutdown date. Now, it wants regional grid operators to foot the bill. Since last …

    Source: Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on May 6, 2026

    The EDAM is live. What’s the EDAM again?

    So far, so good. That’s the consensus takeaway through the first few days of operation of the Extended Day-Ahead Market, or EDAM, the new voluntary market launched by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and day-one cornerstone participant …

    Source: Renewable Energy World - Center-left
  • Published on May 6, 2026

    More spill, less hydropower: The electric grid tradeoffs Washington can’t ignore

    Northwest electricity customers are again being told not to worry. In litigation over Columbia Basin salmon, federal agencies began spilling more water last month to comply with a federal court order, sending more water over spillways rather than through …

    Source: Washington State Standard - Left-wing
  • Published on May 4, 2026

    Seattle proposes one-year ban on data center developments

    Seattle city leaders are moving to hit the pause button on new data centers following pushback from the community. Three city councilmembers announced plans on Thursday to introduce a 365-day moratorium on choosing locations for these large-scale …

    Source: AM 770 KTTH - Washington State - Pending
  • Published on May 3, 2026

    WPPSS, We’re Doing it Again?

    Four decades ago the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) embarked on a quixotic mission to build five nuclear plants to supply needed energy.  Founded by a group of utilities in the 1950s, WPPSS was created as a way to guarantee electric power to …

    Source: Post Alley - Washington - Pending
  • Published on Apr 23, 2026

    New time-of-use power rate coming

    SEATTLE — Seattle City Light will begin offering new electricity time-of-use (TOU) rates to residential customers starting in May. With a TOU rate, SCL says that when customers use electricity matters. Electricity would cost the most during peak hours, …

    Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on May 2, 2026

    Seattle Considers 365-Day Data Center Moratorium

    May 1, 2026 – Leaders in Seattle are moving to introduce a 365-day moratorium on new data centers, as city officials respond to growing concerns about energy demand, environmental impacts, and rising costs for utility ratepayers. City Councilmember Debora …

    Source: Broadband Breakfast - Neutral

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