With PNW electricity demand surging, planners map out major grid upgrades

2 months ago by fake_meows to c/pnw

The Pacific Northwest will need a massive buildout of new energy infrastructure over the next six years to meet rising electricity demand, according to a draft regional power plan released Thursday.

The Pacific Northwest will need a massive buildout of new energy infrastructure over the next six years.

bulwark 6 points 2 months ago

I think the PNW would be a good place for a geothermal plant like they use in Iceland.

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BigTrout75 2 points 2 months ago

But will the share holders agree?

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CorrectAlias 2 points 2 months ago

In Kitsap, KPUD is going to put a proposition on the ballot to start generating and selling their own power. Should be interesting, PSE needs more competition.

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