Puget Sound Energy weighs in on battery storage and Washington’s growing energy needs

As discussions continue in Snoqualmie around the proposed Cascadia Ridge battery storage project, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) recently provided a response to questions raised by the Mayor and City Council about battery energy storage systems and the region’s evolving energy needs. 

 PSE, one of the region’s primary electricity providers, notes that nearly every aspect of modern life depends on safe and reliable electricity and points to growing pressure on Washington’s electric grid driven by population growth, electrification, and rising energy demand. In its response, the utility says the region will need to add 9 gigawatts of new power by 2030 – roughly enough electricity to serve the entire state of Oregon. 

The utility also identifies battery storage as an important tool in modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and supporting Washington’s transition to cleaner sources of energy. 

In short, projects like Cascadia Ridge Resiliency are necessary to support a reliable electric grid.  

The conversation around energy infrastructure in Washington is changing quickly, and letters like this help provide important context from the organizations responsible for planning and operating the electric system. 

Keep The Lights On! Washington will continue sharing information and resources related to battery storage, grid reliability, and the role projects like Cascadia Ridge can play in supporting Washington’s growing energy needs. 

→ Read PSE’s letter to the City of Snoqualmie