A natural gas-to-nuclear energy vision is something we should be talking about. And it can’t be soon enough.

Lamb Weston plants in Pasco and Paterson will use $4.6 million in grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce to carry out decarbonization projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

The company aiming to build a 1,150-megawatt wind farm has received state approval for its proposed site in the Horse Heaven Hills, even as Benton County and community leaders threaten litigation to stop the project.

The majority of more than 3 million voters – or more than 51% – showed support of continued energy choice at the ballot and we think providing a choice is usually the right choice.

Startup company Avalanche Energy wants to move into port-owned property at 2345 Stevens Drive, the Port of Benton’s largest asset. The port discussed the lease during its October commission meeting.

Even though new trucks have reduced CO2 and other pollutants, some politicians are hastily charging ahead to replace fossil-fueled trucks with unproven technology. 

A Republican from Kennewick has announced that he’ll introduce a bill for the 2025 legislative session to improve the process for siting energy projects such as the Horse Heaven Hills Wind Project.

A $6.2 million expansion at Tidewater’s Snake River Terminal in Pasco marks a “significant step in the region’s transition toward cleaner energy solutions,” the company said.