Energy Northwest’s small modular reactor project has moved one step forward with the announcement of the owner’s engineer for the project.

While small modular reactors have a long road ahead, the latest demand projections are accelerating development. New nuclear technology is coming with sizable investments. That’s good news because without nuclear, prospects for providing greenhouse gas free electricity are highly unlikely.

The dual-use demonstration site, funded by a state grant, is being designed to provide strategic orchard shading to help reduce summer sunburn risks while also generating solar power for agriculture operations. 

The proposed solar farm, located in northwest Benton County, will have a 470-megawatt solar generation facility – enough to produce enough power for 300,000 homes. 

Republican state Sen. Matt Boehnke filed a bill after saying the recent Energy Facility Siting Evaluation Council process to approve the siting of the Horse Heaven wind farm in his district did not properly account for local concerns and gave the governor too much authority. 

Can artificial intelligence tools and techniques be used to speed up the arduous federal environmental permitting process for proposed energy-related projects?

A new fast charging electric vehicle charging station in Burbank is part of an effort to expand EV infrastructure in southeast Washington.

This year has been a pivotal year for energy innovation in the Tri-Cities, solidifying the region’s status as the clean energy powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest.

While no single solution can easily meet energy demand while lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we have a better chance of success when we work collaboratively. 

Recent extreme weather events highlight not just the region’s vulnerability but also the pressing need for resilient and forward-thinking energy solutions.