The role of natural gas and Washington’s energy future

By: Paul W. Taylor

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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The Pacific Northwest faces a near-term electricity shortfall as demand rises faster than new resources can be built, according to a new regional analysis from San Francisco-based Energy and Environmental Economics.

Arne Olson, a senior partner at the firm, said the findings point to an immediate challenge for utilities and policymakers trying to balance reliability, affordability and decarbonization.

“We see a looming shortfall of electric power with the need to construct a significant amount …

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