AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Costs: Puget Sound Energy customers are protesting proposed increases of 16.75% for residential electricity and 13.32% for gas in 2027. PSE says the plan would fund $3.2 billion in infrastructure and clean-energy investments; a separate $40.2 million federal grant will help modernize the regional grid. Oil & Maritime: Rep. Rick Larsen and a new petition are opposing Canada’s proposed Pacific Link pipeline, which could carry 1 million barrels of crude a day to a B.C. export terminal and bring more supertankers through the Salish Sea. Data Centers: New proposals are stirring debate in rural Klickitat County and Walla Walla, as communities weigh economic development against local impacts and electricity demand. Manufacturing: The Association of Washington Business’ Tri-Cities tour spotlighted a sector employing more than 268,000 people and generating $65.3 billion in economic output last year. Public Works: The state awarded $214 million in grants and low-interest loans to 65 local governments for construction, planning, flood resilience and emergency projects. Seattle Economy: Mayor Bruce Harrell named 18 leaders to a task force focused on economic diversification and resilience.
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