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

https://www.kuow.org/environment/2026-08-14/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.

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bulwark@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 32d

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

BigTrout75@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 32d

But will the share holders agree?

CorrectAlias@piefed.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 31d

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.