Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State

Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State

Commercial-scale E-Jet fuel production facility in Moses Lake, WA, to supply deals with Shopify, Alaska Airlines, and Microsoft. PARIS AIR SHOW, LE BOURGET, FRANCE; June 19, 2023 — Carbon transformation company Twelve and Washington Governor Jay Inslee today announced plans to scale the production of E-Jet® fuel, Twelve’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, WA. The announcement was…

ZeroAvia announces expansion of electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field

ZeroAvia announces expansion of electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field

Washington Governor Inslee, ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov announce state support for tech systems development and retrofit center leading up to flight test of world’s largest hydrogen-electric aircraft Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, France — Washington State Governor Jay Inslee today joined ZeroAvia CEO and Founder Val Miftakhov at the Paris Air Show to announce an additional investment by the state to support the company’s expansion at Paine Field in Everett,…

June 2023 Open Funding Opportunities for Electric Vehicles and Charging Equipment

FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program – Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act Section 11401 discretionary grant fund for four fuels – electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas – split equally between community charging and corridor charging. State and local government, Indian Tribes, planning organizations, and other government agencies are eligible to apply. Applications due June 13, 2023. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (JOET) Ride and Drive Electric Funding…

Spokane’s Camp Hope permanently closing as final individuals transition into new housing options

Spokane’s Camp Hope permanently closing as final individuals transition into new housing options

State’s largest homeless encampment now transitions to site restoration SPOKANE – The state’s largest homeless encampment is closing today as state agencies and community partners have moved the last individual living at the encampment into housing. This is the culmination of 18 months of work by three state agencies – and several dedicated outreach group partners – under the state’s Right of Way Safety Initiative. An estimated 600 people were…

EV Council Meeting – July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. July 12, 2023 EV Council meeting packet (PDF) Register for the July 12, 2023 EV Council Meeting (on Zoom) TVW.Org July 12, 2023 Live Stream

Statement on the passing of Sen. John McCoy from Commerce Director Mike Fong

Statement on the passing of Sen. John McCoy from Commerce Director Mike Fong

“It is with heavy hearts that the Department of Commerce sends condolences to the Tulalip Tribes and the family of Senator John McCoy. We credit the late Senator John McCoy with being the first tribal leader that recognized the value of a strong partnership between the tribes and the Department of Commerce. He was described as being incredibly patient and caring while working with Commerce staff and carefully leading them…

Virtual Broadband Funding Workshops June 7 and August 23

The Washington State Public Works Board encourages potential broadband funding applicants to take advantage of virtual application workshops scheduled for June 7 and August 23. No registration is required, and attendance is not required to submit a funding application. Virtual workshop meeting links: June 7 workshop from 1 – 2 p.m. (Zoom meeting) August 23 workshop from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Zoom meeting) Workshops will be recorded and posted later on pwb.wa.gov. Links…

PWB Now Accepting Broadband Loan Applications

The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) has approximately $13.5 million available for broadband construction loans to acquire, install, or construct last and middle mile infrastructure in unserved areas of the state. Eligible applicants Local governments Tribes Nonprofit organizations Cooperative associations Multiparty entities Limited liability corporations (LLCs), incorporated businesses and partnerships Important dates Pre-applications are due by 11:59 p.m. PT, July 18, 2023. A 30-day objection period will follow, and…

Washington Public Works Board opens application for $13.5 million in broadband project funding

Washington Public Works Board opens application for $13.5 million in broadband project funding

Low-interest loans available for broadband construction projects in unserved areas of Washington state OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) today opened applications for broadband construction funding offering a total of $13.5 million in low-interest loans for projects in unserved areas of the state. “The Public Works Board continues to make broadband access in unserved areas a priority with the availability of these very low-interest loans,” said Board…

Nomination window for the 2023 Governor’s Smart Community Awards is now closed

Nomination window for the 2023 Governor’s Smart Community Awards is now closed

The nomination window for the 2023 Governor’s Smart Community Awards is now closed. We want to thank everyone for their amazing submissions. Our judges will work furiously over the coming weeks to review the applications and select winners for the Smart Awards categories. You should expect to hear more about winners later this summer. These awards highlight the actions of local governments and their partners across our great state, providing…