Washington business groups seek energy cost relief, faster permitting ahead of 2027 session

Washington business groups agree the state needs more affordable, reliable energy but differ on how to get there.

The Association of Washington Business, which represents businesses of all sizes, wants government to make the transition to clean energy achievable by removing obstacles to investment and construction. The National Federation of Independent Business, which represents small, independently owned businesses, wants lawmakers to reduce the immediate financial burden while reassessing whether existing requirements and deadlines are realistic.

Peter Godlewski, …