Sila To Build Next Generation Batteries In Washington State
Sila Nanotechnologies will begin producing batteries with silicon anodes in Washington State starting in 2024.
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Washington Could Ban Internal Combustion Cars By 2030
The state of Washington has a bold new climate policy.
Spokane Police: We Need Better Electric Police Cars
Electric police cars seem like a no-brainer, right? Well, you’d think so — but just last month there was a story out of Spokane, Washington that we can learn from. The City of Spokane wants to make its fleet all-electric to save on costs to both its budget and to … [continued]
No Need to be Freightened of Electric Trucks
Even though only 10% of vehicles on US roads are medium- and heavy-duty trucks, they are responsible for the majority of hazardous air pollutants and nearly 25% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. This pollution disproportionately burdens low-income communities and communities of color and leads to deadly diseases such as asthma, cardiac impairments, and cancer. … [continued]
The Long Wait for Community Solar in Washington State
In the state of Washington, advocates hope that the third time’s the charm for passing community solar legislation. For this episode of the Local Energy Rules Podcast, host John Farrell speaks with Mason Rolph, President of Olympia Community Solar. In the absence of supportive state policy, Rolph has found a way … [continued]
Washington State Could Lead USA In Building Electrification Codes
By Jonny Kocher & Talor Gruenwald In the unglamorous pages of local and state law books lies one of the most powerful tools for reducing carbon emissions: building codes. Local governments in Washington State, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Shoreline, have already put this powerful tool to use, amending their building codes … [continued]
Plugin Vehicle Market Share Reaches Record 5.6% In USA, Tesla Dominates
According to Atlas EV Hub, plugin vehicles hit a record 5.6% share of the automotive market in September, their greatest share of the market ever. The chart Atlas EV Hub shared showed that September was the third best month in terms of volume sales, but the market share result was … [continued]
Washington & Oregon Jack Up Their Electric Vehicle Leadership
Adopting the Clean Trucks Program in Oregon and the Advanced Clean Trucks and Zero Emission Vehicle Programs in Washington solidifies the West Coast as one of the world’s biggest markets for electric vehicles.
Working Toward A Clean Energy Future
Originally published by PNNL. By Susan Bauer Hailing a clean energy revolution in Washington State, Governor Jay Inslee listened to industry and labor representatives discuss workforce needs in the energy and clean tech sectors that will be required to build a clean energy future in Washington. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory … [continued]
States With Highest Portion Of Their CO2 Emissions Coming From Transportation: California, Washington, & Hawaii
This is an interesting use of data for a state comparison. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has created a map showing what portion of the 50 US states’ CO2 emissions come from transportation (as of 2018*). As you can see above, states in the West and Florida (and Vermont) had … [continued]
