The Seattle Times editorial “Natural gas still crucial to the WA grid; utilities” discusses the pressures on hydroelectric power in the Pacific Northwest. While solar, wind, and batteries are expanding, they are not yet enough to satisfy the growing electricity needs. The article states that natural gas supplies nearly 20% of Washington’s electricity and should serve as a “bridge” fuel while industry and regulators collaborate to ensure coordinated supply. It emphasizes the importance of...

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By: Camilo Amezquita , Vice President and General Manager, Williams Northwest Pipeline Larry Bekkedahl , Senior Vice President, Strategy and Advanced Energy Delivery, Portland General Electric Scott Kinney, Vice President Energy Resources and Integrated Planning, Avista Utilities Kim Rush , President, NW Natural Gas Published: June 3, 2025 - Clearing Up Download: Click here The Pacific Northwest’s energy system is changing. Demand for electricity is growing, and electric utilities are...