Washington Passes Grid Expansion Bill for Clean Energy
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In the final hours of Washingtons 2026 legislative session, Democrats passed a bill establishing a new transmission authority under the Commerce Department to support clean energy goals. The bill, Senate Bill 6355, aims to address delays in grid expansion and aligns with the states 2019 law to achieve a carbon-free power system by 2045. However, Republicans and critics argue its unnecessary bureaucracy, citing concerns over landscapes, wildfire risks, and slow permitting processes. The bill passed in the House with some amendments, but Governor Fergusons signature is pending as opposition remains on costs and environmental impacts.
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