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Jan 13, 2025
‘Big step’: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee approves largest solar project to date in Washington state
In one of his last official acts before Gov. Jay Inslee retires from state leadership, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County.
In one of his last official acts before Gov. Jay Inslee retires from state leadership, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County. It is one of nine planned or already operating solar projects in the county. “We’ve made tremendous progress in the state of Washington in the last 12 years,” Inslee said in a video that recorded his signing approval of the Wautoma project six days before his third term as governor ends. “... And today I’m thrilled to yet again take another big step for the state of Washington in developing the world’s best clean energy economy,” he said. Read more.
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U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
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Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.