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Wash. Poised to Become Net Electricity Importer by 2050

Feb 1, 2023

Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) / Washington / Generation / Resource Adequacy

The push for decarbonization will transform Washington from a key exporter of electricity to a net importer by mid-century, a state agency has found.

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