New Coalition Launches to Support Energy Storage Infrastructure in King County

King County, WA — A new coalition – Keep the Lights On! Washington – has launched to support the development of battery energy storage system (BESS) infrastructure in King County, beginning with the Cascadia Ridge Resiliency Energy Storage Project proposed near Snoqualmie.

As Washington’s energy demands grow and the region transitions to clean energy, maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid has become an increasingly urgent priority. Keep The Lights On! Washington brings together organizations who support developing the infrastructure needed for ensuring communities have access to reliable, affordable power when it's needed most. Founding members include:

• Climate Jobs Washington

• Sierra Club Washington

• Certified Electrical Workers of Washington

• Clean and Prosperous Washington

• Jupiter Power

With the launch of the coalition, www.KeepTheLightsOnWashington.com has been published to organize supporters and serve as a source of accurate information.

"We support Washington's clean energy transition and the infrastructure needed to achieve it,” said Nicole Grant of IBEW Local #46. “Maintaining a resilient electric grid requires investment in modern infrastructure, including energy storage facilities that operate safely to keep the lights on for our communities.”