Washington

 

News

 

Renewables plan starts now: Expert on siting such energy facilities says region must look to future, The Columbian, July 1, 2010

 

Columbia Gorge CC teaching wind farm worker skills, Seattle Times, March 8, 2010

 

 

Reports Relevant to Washington


Repower America

   A few statistics about renewable energy in Washington and an oppurtunity to get involved.

 

Washington's Road to Energy Independence

   A report highlighting the job growth in Washington that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.

 

Cashing in on Clean Energy

   A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to Washington.

 

BLM Utah Geothermal Lease Sale Results

   A list of results for a geothermal lease auction held in Salt Lake City in which parcels from Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington 

were sold.

 

Northwest's Largest Solar Facility Built Amid Wind Turbines in Washington

   An article about the Wild Horse Solar Facility that was built within the Wild Horse Wind Facility and the potential for renewable energy production these two facilities prove.

 

 

Renewable Energy in Your State

 

State Policies for Renewable Energy

   A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Washington.

 

State Activities & Partnerships

   DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.

 

Wind Energy

   A summary of the wind power capacity in Washington and a listing of the current wind projects.

 

Bioenergy

   A DOE summary of biomass resources in Washington (select your state).

 

Geothermal Power

   A map of the geothermal resources in Washington.

 

Hydropower

   Hydropower projects and potential in Washington, from the Idaho National Lab.

 

 

Facts and Figures from DOE

 

State Energy Profile

Washington Energy Summary

Washington Renewable Electricity Profile

Electric Power and Renewable Energy in Washington