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With PNW electricity demand surging, planners map out major grid upgrades (www.kuow.org)
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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 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

But will the share holders agree?

[–] CorrectAlias@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

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.