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April 11, 2026

Washington

Douglas County PUD
Fast-moving Bill Seeks to Win Hydrogen Hub for Wash.
A bill in the Washington State Legislature aims to boost the state’s prospects for landing one of four national hydrogen hubs being funded under the IIJA.
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Builders Oppose Labor Provision in Washington Solar Canopy Bill
The labor practices component of a Washington solar power bill has drawn opposition from construction interests in the state.
Gov. Jay and First Lady Trudi Inslee
Inslee Plugs Washington Buildings Bills at Forum with Gore, McCarthy
Gov. Jay Inslee urged constituents to press Washington legislators to drum up extra votes for two bills addressing building decarbonization.
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Washington Considers EV Fee to Offset Lost Gas Taxes
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to apply a per-mile charge to EVs to compensate for expected lost gas tax revenues.
Seattle City Light
Washington Bill Would Create Council to Coordinate EV Buildout
A Washington state bill would create an interagency council to manage the adoption of electric vehicles and the federal funds for related infrastructure.
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Avista, Tacoma Power Stick with March Entry into WEIM
Washington utilities Avista and Tacoma Power will not delay their entry into the Western EIM, despite BPA’s decision to postpone joining by two months.
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Conflict Looms over Washington Gas Utility GHG Bill
A Washington bill would require natural gas utilities to create GHG reduction plans by 2024. Industry critics say that's too soon.
Washington Senate Democrats
Fossil Fuel Funders Face Fee Under New Washington Bill
Any financial institution in Washington that invests in fossil fuels would be charged an annual “climate resiliency and mitigation” fee under a new bill.
Washington Senate Democrats
Climate Policy Champion Leaving Wash. Senate
Sen. Reuven Carlyle, the architect of the nation’s second cap-and-trade law, said that he will leave the Washington Senate when his term expires next year.
Wines of Washington State
Dueling Bills Have Different Takes on Wash. Siting Council
Two Washington bills seek opposite outcomes for the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.

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