2 d. ago Power paradox: Why wind energy could face an economic squeeze

Wind is doing a better job of displacing carbon from the electricity grid than it gets credit for, according to a recent mechanical engineering master's graduate whose economics-steeped thesis makes the case that wind power generators could become victims of their own success.

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8 d. ago Alaskan Electrical Professionals Urge Senators To Save Tax Credits

Alaskan Electrical Professionals Urge Senators To Save Tax Credits  The Business Download |

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9 d. ago Gas tax hike among new Washington state laws taking effect in July

Gas tax hike among new Washington state laws taking effect in July  My Bellingham Now

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1 week ago New WA law boosting gas tax by 6 cents takes effect Tuesday. Here’s where that money goes

New WA law boosting gas tax by 6 cents takes effect Tuesday. Here’s where that money goes  The Olympian

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3 w. ago Seattle adopts StarChase to track suspect vehicles without pursuit

Seattle adopts StarChase to track suspect vehicles without pursuit  KING5.com

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3 w. ago Charging infrastructure found more effective than tax credits for electric vehicle adoption

In the United States, tax incentives and infrastructure investments play a role in speeding the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). In a new study, researchers examined the effects of competing government incentives on EV adoption in Washington state by building a structural dynamic discrete demand model. In terms of expanding the EV market, the study found that building an EV charging network is more effective than awarding a tax rebate.

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3 w. ago 'It just baffles me': Senate Republicans sound alarm over Medicaid changes, spending in Trump megabill

Senate Republicans are divided over Medicaid provider tax rates and their effect on rural hospitals. Some GOP members fear rural hospitals could close.

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4 w. ago Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption

Seattle outlines 7 priorities for autonomous vehicle adoption  Smart Cities Dive

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