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

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

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

https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-08-14/with-pnw-electricity-demand-surging-planners-map-out-major-grid-upgradesOpen link View original on sopuli.xyz

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bulwark

lemmy.world

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

BigTrout75

lemmy.world

But will the share holders agree?

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piefed.blahaj.zone

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.