AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEV Charging Push: Washington’s Department of Commerce awarded $37.3M for 104 EV-charging projects, targeting rural areas, tribes, and multifamily housing, with 754 new ports expected by late 2027. Energy Resilience: Avista launched Spokane’s first community microgrid at the MLK Family Outreach Center, pairing solar, batteries, and a natural-gas backup to keep the site running during long outages. Utility Growth Watch: Avista filed plans for a “large load” customer seeking 125 MW in 2029 and up to 500 MW by 2032, raising questions about data-center-style demand and who pays for upgrades. Construction & Industry: Spokane’s Metal Rollforming Systems is relocating to Deer Park, with new steel buildings planned for 2027 occupancy, while a local pump veteran is expanding training seminars for maintenance and engineering crews. Public Works Funding: The state Public Works Board approved $6.4M for planning grants and loans to replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure across multiple counties. AI & Work Tension: Amazon engineers testified in Seattle on regulating AI data centers as layoffs and AI spending collide. Legal/Policy: Washington’s 2026 session passed 267 bills, including driver-privacy limits on automated license plate readers and a statewide low-income energy assistance program.
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