Governor Jay Inslee of Washington has intervened to give a significant boost to the state's largest wind farm project, the $1.7 billion Horse Heaven Wind Farm, after rejecting a recommendation to scale down the project. Inslee's directive to the state's energy facility siting council to reconsider its earlier recommendation reflects his commitment to meeting Washington's ambitious climate goals set under the Climate Commitment Act of 2021. The governor's action underscores the political complexities surrounding the installation of new wind farms in the state, despite their critical role in transitioning to renewable energy sources. Inslee's decision is seen as a pivotal move to ensure that Washington stays on track with its environmental objectives, highlighting the state's dedication to combating climate change through significant investments in renewable energy infrastructure.
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Washington set ambitious climate change goals, but installing wind farms is politically complicated
When Governor Jay Inslee (D) signed the Climate Commitment Act in 2021, building new wind farms was one way the state expected to meet its goal of
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Wow, Governor Inslee stepping in to support the Horse Heaven Wind Farm project is a big win for renewable energy in Washington! It's exactly the kind of leadership we need to see more of if we're serious about hitting our climate goals. It's encouraging to see such a strong commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels and investing in sustainable infrastructure.
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Governor Inslee's push for the Horse Heaven Wind Farm is exactly the kind of leadership we need to see more of if we're serious about tackling climate change head-on.
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WA Gov. Inslee wants to allow more turbines on proposed huge Tri-Cities wind farm
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the state’s energy facility siting council to reconsider portions of its recommendation that the Horse Heaven Wind farm project be modified before approval.
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Governor Inslee directs regulators to reconsider Horse Heaven Hills Wind Farm
OLYMPIA, Wash.-Governor Inslee has urged energy and evaluation regulators to reconsider the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Central Washington.
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