Washington lohe energy storage project

Will Washington lead the nation in advancing energy storage technologies?

Washington is well positioned to lead the nation in advancing energy storage technologies, so I’m pleased that Energy Secretary Granholm is today affirming our nation will continue to harness the talents and innovation of the leading scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with this announcement.”

Are Puget Sound and Portland General Electric pursuing battery energy storage proposals?

Puget Sound Energy and Portland General Electric have pointedly solicited battery energy storage proposals in the last couple years. The first utility-scale battery storage systems in the Northwest were co-located with solar and wind farms.

What is Washington's State Energy Strategy?

A total of $37 million awarded through two clean energy programs furthers the goals of Washington’s 2021 State Energy Strategy. “Communities all over Washington will benefit now and in the future from these strategic investments in clean energy,” said Commerce Director Mike Fong.

Does Puget Sound Energy own a solar project?

BELLEVUE, Wash. (9/24/2024) Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is proud to announce two large projects in Washington state that will help add more clean energy to its portfolio. The first is the development of a utility-scale solar facility known as Appaloosa Solar Project that PSE will own and operate.

How much does Eastern Washington University pay for a solar project?

$275,000 to Eastern Washington University, Cheney for planning and pre-development for a 3.5MW solar project on the campus that will significantly increase renewable energy generation and serve as a living laboratory for students and the community.

Will there be more battery storage projects in 2025?

Energy developers have proposed dozens more projects to follow in 2025 to 2027 from near the Canadian border in Whatcom County to the outer suburbs of Portland. Transmission planners at Puget Sound Energy alone have 15 to 20 interconnection requests for major battery storage projects in their queue for evaluation.