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We opened the 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum with Leading to Linkage with California & Québec. Featuring Joel Creswell of @ecology.wa.gov, Jean-Yves Benoit of the Québec Ministry of the Environment, Rajinder Sahota of @airresources.bsky.social, moderated by Kelly Trombley of Ceres.
From left to right: Joel Creswell, Jean-Yves Benoit, Rajinder Sahota, Kelly Trombley From left to right: Joel Creswell, Jean-Yves Benoit, Rajinder Sahota Seated audience listening to “Leading to Linkage with California and Québec” panel on stage at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum at the National Nordic Museum. Panelists and moderator from left to right: Joel Creswell, Jean-Yves Benoit, Rajinder Sahota, Kelly Trombley
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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I was pleased to join a panel discussion with @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social last week on how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. We’re on the right path, and we need to pick up the pace so we are ready for the challenges ahead.
Director Sixkiller and other panelists speaking on the stage of the Future of Carbon Policy Forum event. Director Sixkiller smiling with Kurt Beckett on the stage of the Future of Carbon Policy Forum event.
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Washington’s energy needs are growing – and clean energy offers us the best path to build that capacity quickly and affordably, while also protecting our environment.
Report finds $149 billion backlog of clean energy projects in WA
The report, cheekily named “Build SHIIT Now,” says more than 250 projects, 580,000 jobs, and 24 gigawatts are at risk in Washington state due to bureaucratic delays.
www.knkx.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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A new idea on managing data center loads…

This AnnDyl report shows a 200-MW facility could offset 10% of peak load with $50M in home efficiency upgrades - insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats - cutting demand, saving customers money, & creating 200+ jobs.

www.utilitydive.com/news/home-ef...
Home efficiency upgrades could offset data center loads while creating jobs: report
A report from AnnDyl shows significant potential benefits for local grids, employment and utility ratepayers when data center companies invest in residential energy efficiency.
www.utilitydive.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Thank you for an incredible 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum! 🎉

Leaders from CARB, Québec’s Ministry of the Environment, @ecology.wa.gov, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, and EFSEC outlined how WA can link carbon markets and accelerate clean-energy siting.
From left to right: Art Ortega, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Regulatory Compliance, Yakima Chief Hops; Anthony Pancotti, Co-Founder, Helion; Michael Mann, Executive Director, Clean & Prosperous; Chris Dougher, VP of Operations, Sila; Karl Vanevenhoven, COO, Yakima Chief Hops Panel: Efficient and Effective Clean Energy Siting. From left to right: Isaac Kastama, Government Relations Director, Clean & Prosperous;Casey Sixkiller, Director, Washington State Department of Ecology; Kurt Beckett, Chair, Washington State Energy Facility Evaluation Council; Joe Nguyen, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce Panel: Leading to Linkage with California and Québec From left to right: Joel Creswell, Climate Pollution Reduction Program Manager, Washington State Department of Ecology; Jean-Yves Benoit, Carbon Regulation and Emissions Data, Québec Ministry of the Environment; Rajinder Sahota, Deputy Executive Officer for Climate Change & Research, California Air Resources Board; Kelly Trombley, Senior Director, State Policy, Ceres Frankie Feetsplinter. “Whimsical sculpture depicting a troll, created by artist and located outside the Nordic Museum.”
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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“We need to build what’s next, not stop what’s bad.”

Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. We have to lean into the economic stakes of the climate crisis. If we don’t act now, we lose out on billions in investment, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and our global competitiveness.

@heatmap.news
It’s Time for a Faster, Smarter Kind of Climate Action
The president of the Clean Economy Project calls for a new approach to advocacy — or as she calls it, a “third front.”
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January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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WA needs to 💥 Build SHIIT Now 💥

The new Build SHIIT report with Greenline Insights evaluates 250+ clean energy projects in WA’s pipeline - billions of dollars in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs... all held up by permitting, siting, and interconnection delays.
Bold, all caps, orange text fills entire page: “WASHINGTON NEEDS TO BUILD SHIIT NOW.” Background image behind text: slightly translucent black and white image of construction workers on-site. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
January 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Wildfires are now Chelan County’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2023, fires released 1.54 million metric tons of CO₂, outpacing cars and buildings. It’s a clear signal that wildfire prevention and resilience are crucial pollution reduction strategies.

#Greensky #WAClimateAction
Wildfires are Chelan County’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, 2025 report shows
Wildfires, not cars or buildings, are the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Chelan County, according to a new emissions report.
www.nwpb.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Washington is the cheapest place to drive electric ⚡️🚗

New NYT data shows #ElectricVehicle drivers in WA save $13.53 per 100 miles compared to gas when charging at home - the biggest advantage in the country. Even when fast charging, EVs in WA still cost less than gas. Clean power + real savings.
How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State
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January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The Future of Carbon Policy Forum is NEXT THURSDAY! 🎉

Washington’s clean energy community meets to set priorities for 2026: carbon market linkage with CA & Québec, faster clean energy siting, and the Giuliani Award announcement.

Tickets still available: cleanandprosperous.org/leadership/8...
Graphic with blue background and black title text centered to page: “Future of Carbon Policy Forum, Next Thursday - January 8, 2026.” Image of wooden troll on left half of page. Text on right side of page “Date, Thursday, January 8, 2026,” “Time, Doors open at 2:15 p.m., program begins at 3 p.m.” Where, National Nordic Museum - Seattle, WA,” “Tickets, $175 per ticket.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “Leading to Linkage with California & Quebec.” Subtext below: “Discuss linking carbon markets and advancing the clean energy transition - positioning Washington to join the world’s fourth-largest carbon market.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Rajinder Sahota, California Air Resources Board,” “Jean-Yves Benoit, Quebec Ministry of the Environment,” “Joel Creswell, WA Dept. of Ecology.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “Efficient and Effective Clean Energy Siting.” Subtext below: “Washington’s three key regulatory leaders discuss what’s working, what can improve, and what comes next for clean energy siting.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Casey Sixkiller, WA Dept. of Ecology,” “Joe Nguyen, WA Dept. of Commerce,” “Kurt Beckett, WA Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award Finalists.” Subtext: “Learn how these innovative companies are driving decarbonization and economic opportunity, followed by the award announcement.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Anthony Pancotti, Co-Founder, Helion,” “Karl Vanevenhoven, Chief Operating Officer, Yakima Chief Hops,” “Chris Dougher, VP of Operations, Sila.” Headshot centered below: “Moderated by Lisa Stiffler, Reporter, GeekWire.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
January 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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The Future of Carbon Policy Forum is NEXT THURSDAY! 🎉

Washington’s clean energy community meets to set priorities for 2026: carbon market linkage with CA & Québec, faster clean energy siting, and the Giuliani Award announcement.

Tickets still available: cleanandprosperous.org/leadership/8...
Graphic with blue background and black title text centered to page: “Future of Carbon Policy Forum, Next Thursday - January 8, 2026.” Image of wooden troll on left half of page. Text on right side of page “Date, Thursday, January 8, 2026,” “Time, Doors open at 2:15 p.m., program begins at 3 p.m.” Where, National Nordic Museum - Seattle, WA,” “Tickets, $175 per ticket.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “Leading to Linkage with California & Quebec.” Subtext below: “Discuss linking carbon markets and advancing the clean energy transition - positioning Washington to join the world’s fourth-largest carbon market.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Rajinder Sahota, California Air Resources Board,” “Jean-Yves Benoit, Quebec Ministry of the Environment,” “Joel Creswell, WA Dept. of Ecology.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “Efficient and Effective Clean Energy Siting.” Subtext below: “Washington’s three key regulatory leaders discuss what’s working, what can improve, and what comes next for clean energy siting.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Casey Sixkiller, WA Dept. of Ecology,” “Joe Nguyen, WA Dept. of Commerce,” “Kurt Beckett, WA Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background and black title text on green box at top of page: “David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award Finalists.” Subtext: “Learn how these innovative companies are driving decarbonization and economic opportunity, followed by the award announcement.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Anthony Pancotti, Co-Founder, Helion,” “Karl Vanevenhoven, Chief Operating Officer, Yakima Chief Hops,” “Chris Dougher, VP of Operations, Sila.” Headshot centered below: “Moderated by Lisa Stiffler, Reporter, GeekWire.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
January 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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EVs are charging toward cost-parity ⚡

Right now, Chevy, Nissan, Toyota, and Ford are offering new models near $30K. The average new car sale hit nearly $50,000 in November, making more affordable electric vehicles a real option for everyday drivers to ditch gas and save on fuel.
More Affordable EVs Are Coming in the Nick of Time
Just as Americans have started to revolt against expensive cars.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Nearly half of EU electricity is now renewable ⚡️🌍

In Q3 2025, 49.3% of EU power came from renewables, up from 47.5% in Q3 2024. With 21 countries increasing their share, solar, wind, and hydro are showing how fast clean power can scale when treated as core infrastructure.

#RenewableEnergy
Renewables in electricity generation up 4% in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, 49.3% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, an increase of 3.8% compared with the 47.5% registered in the same quarter of 2024. Amon...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Big news out of Richland, Wash. 🔋⚡️

PNNL has launched first-of-its-kind, real-world testing at the Grid Storage Launchpad - putting a utility-grade vanadium flow battery to work to boost grid reliability, manage peak demand, and keep the lights on. A major milestone for grid-scale energy storage.
First Testing of Grid-Scale Battery Technology Begins at the Grid Storage Launchpad
GSL's utility-grade battery testing operation is now fully operational.
www.pnnl.gov
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Climate change is costing U.S. households $400–$900/yr, hitting lower-income families hardest.

In WA, the #ClimateCommitmentAct helps families save with bill credits, home efficiency upgrades, and more - while also funding clean energy, wildfire & flood mitigation, and broader climate resilience.
Graphic with image on top half of page of a hundred dollar bill with wave design on top half of bills with red house icons floating on the waves with clouds and rain on very top of graphic. Bottom half of graphic has blue background with white title text: “Climate Change is Hitting Household Budgets.” Subtext: “Americans nationwide are paying more due to climate impacts. In Washington, the Climate Commitment Act helps families save and build resilience.” Heatmap logo in bottom left corner. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with blue background. Two collections of text with titles and bullet points. Top title: “Nationwide Effects.” Bullets: “Americans pay $400-$900/year due to heat, storms, floods, and wildfires,” “Total costs: $50-$110 billion annually,” “Insurance makes up over half; premiums rose 33% (2020-2023) in disaster-prone areas,” “Lower-income households feel the highest burden, Extreme weather drives the majority of costs.” Bottom title and bullet: “WA & the Climate Commitment Act.” Bullets below: “Bill credits for low- and medium-income households,” “Home efficiency upgrades (heat pumps, insulation),” “More affordable transportation fuels through EVs.” Heatmap logo in bottom left corner. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Continued progress for clean freight 🚛⚡️

Kenworth is rolling out three new battery-electric trucks that support quieter streets and lower emissions, helping communities breathe easier and cities run cleaner.

We’re excited to see momentum for zero-emission, scalable freight solutions!

#Greensky
Kenworth introduces three new electric medium-duty trucks
Kenworth unveils the T280E T380E T480E, a new lineup of battery-electric medium-duty trucks. Order now for 2026 production. Read more on TPS.
www.cleantrucking.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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The full slate of panels and speakers is set for the Future of Carbon Policy Forum, including the newly added “Leading to Linkage with California & Québec panel.” Join climate and clean energy leaders shaping Washington’s clean energy future.

cleanandprosperous.org/leadership/8...
Graphic with light blue text: “Panels and speakers finalized for the 8th Annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum.” Italicized subtext: “Including the newly added ‘Leading to Linkage with California and Quebec’ panel.” Image of a wooden troll and a green arrow pointing right below text. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text on green box at top of page: “Leading to Linkage with California & Quebec.” Subtext below: “Discuss linking carbon markets and advancing the clean energy transition - positioning Washington to join the world’s fourth-largest carbon market.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Rajinder Sahota, California Air Resources Board,” “Jean-Yves Benoi, Quebec Ministry of the Environment,” “Joel Creswell, WA Dept. of Ecology.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text on green box at top of page: “Efficient and Effective Clean Energy Siting.” Subtext below: “Washington’s three key regulatory leaders discuss what’s working, what can improve, and what comes next for clean energy siting.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Casey Sixkiller, WA Dept. of Ecology,” “Joe Nguyen, WA Dept. of Commerce,” “Kurt Beckett, WA Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title text on green box at top of page: “David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award Finalists.” Subtext: “Learn how these innovative companies are driving decarbonization and economic opportunity, followed by the award announcement.” Headshots of panelists in circle frames from left to right with name and organization below: “Anthony Pancotti, Co-Founder, Helion,” “Karl Vanevenhoven, Chief Operating Officer, Yakima Chief Hops,” “Chris Dougher, VP of Operations, Sila.” Headshot centered below: “Moderated by Lisa Stiffler, Reporter, GeekWire.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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#ClimateCommitmentAct funding helped UW turn a former landfill into clean power⚡️

An 84 kW solar canopy with EV charging for 20 vehicles, built to scale up to 2.5 MW - enough to power ~2,000 homes. Smart use of space, stronger resilience, and proof the CCA delivers. We love to see it!

#Greensky
Here’s why there’s a solar canopy in a sprawling parking lot at the University of Washington
UW is powering up its vision for a brighter, more sustainable future with a newly completed solar canopy installed in a sprawling parking lot north of Husky Stadium.
www.geekwire.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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This year, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social awarded $41.1 million in #ClimateCommitmentAct funding to 49 projects across 22 counties - supporting solar and battery storage that reduce emissions and strengthen community resilience statewide.

#Greensky #CleanEnergy #WAClimateAction
Graphic with gradient orange and yellow background. Title text at top of page: “Clean Energy Community Grants in Southwest Washington.” Text below: “$41.1M awarded statewide to 49 projects in 22 counties, including:,” “$1M to the Chehalis Tribe to plan a large-scale solar farm,” “$1.39M to Thurston County for solar + battery storage at Public Health & Social Services.” icon of a sun next to the first bullet point, icon of a battery next to the second bullet point. Image of solar panels on bottom third of page. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Community solar can be an economic boon to farmers - especially since 140,000 farms closed between 2017-2022. Farmers can lease land, keep farming through agrivoltaics, and power nearby homes with affordable, local clean energy. Farmers powering communities = a big win. 🌱⚡️

#Greensky
TriplePundit • A New Business Organization Helps U.S. Farmers Forge Community Connections with Solar Power
A New Business Organization Helps U.S. Farmers Forge Community Connections with Solar Power
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December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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WAs final 2025 CCA auction brought in $394M, bringing 2025 revenue to $1.68B and $4.32B all-time. The market averaged a $57.60 allowance price, below 2022’s $64.76 projection, showing market efficiency and resilience.

See where CCA funding is going: climatecommitment.cleanprosperousinstitute.org
Graphic with title text on dark green background across top of page: “Final Climate Commitment Act Allowance Auction of 2025.” Lime green banner below that with centered subheading: “CCA Auction Results.” Three bullet points going left to right: “$394M new state revenue from covered entities,” “$1.68B total 2025 funding generated,” “$4.32B all-time funding generated.” Lime green banner below that with centered subheading: “Market Performance.” Two points from left to right: “$57.60 average allowance price across all 2025 auctions (including APCR),” “$64.76 projected average 2025 price (2022 Ecology modeling).” ‘Funded by the Climate Commitment Act’ logo in bottom left corner, Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with title: Explore the Impact, Mapping Washington’s Climate Commitments.” Image of the Clean & Prosperous Climate Commitment Map centered to page. Italicized text below the map: “Updated to reflect the 2025 Legislative session and features existing and planned spending through June 2027.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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As states double down on climate action, companies respond with ambition.

Ambitious climate laws in CA, WA with the CCA, and the Northeast show how state leadership spurs cleaner business practices while boosting economic benefits for millions of households.

#Greensky #ClimateAction
TriplePundit • When U.S. States Speak on Climate Action, Companies Listen
When U.S. States Speak on Climate Action, Companies Listen
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December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Gas stations are becoming EV hubs. Companies like Wawa, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot Flying J, and Buc-ee’s are adding chargers where drivers already stop.

WA is seeing the same momentum - Arlington debuted the first CCA-funded public fast charger off I-5, boosting convenient EV travel.
Graphic with lime green background and image of an EV charging station in a parking lot on the left two-thirds of the page. Title text on top right two-thirds of page: “EV Fast-Charging at Gas Stations.” Three categories of text below - from top to bottom: “Driver Behavior & Demand.” Bullet point: “80% of EV drivers will go out of their way for stations with better lighting, security, and 24/7 access.” “Economic Impact.” Bullet points: “Installing an EV charger increases spending by 1%, which covers 11% of installation costs,” “A single public quick charger can generate over $10,000-$12,000 per stall per year in revenue.” “Future EV Growth.” Bullet points: “By 2035, at least 26% of U.S. cars could be electric,” “EVs could reach 65% of all vehicle sales by 2050.” Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Bellingham students are building a road-ready EV!⚡️🚗
A first-of-its-kind class giving students real engineering skills, EV safety certification, and a jump-start into clean tech careers. A huge win for WA’s future innovators.

#Greensky #ElectricVehicles

www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/nov/03/...
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Drumroll!🥁 Our 2026 Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur finalists - Helion, Yakima Chief Hops and Sila Nanotechnologies - are powering WA's clean energy future!

Winner announced at our 8th annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum - Jan 8 at the @nordicmuseum.org

cleanandprosperous.org/leadership/8...
Graphic with black background and centered text, all the same size, three colors: Blue text: “8th Annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum,” green text: “David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award,” white text: “Finalists” with an arrow pointing to the right. Gold arches in the top left and right corner of pages with light spark coming off the end. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with image of fusion project glowing pink on left third of page. Title text left aligned next to image: “Helion.” Paragraph below: “Helion is building the world’s first fusion power plant right here in Malaga, WA, aiming to deliver 50 MW of zero-carbon power by 2028. One plant can prevent 100,000+ tons of CO2 each year, and the company has grown to 500+ employees, nearly half fusion techs.” Helion logo centered to right 2/3 of page. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with image of a carbon capture system showing a white ‘Yakima Chief Hops’ branded collector unit on left third of page. Title text left aligned next to image: “Yakima Chief Hops.” Paragraph below: “Yakima Chief Hops is slashing its carbon footprint with new CO2-recovery tech at its Sunnyside site - capturing ~1,600 tons of CO2 a year and cutting emissions 50%. As a major local employer, they help sustain rural and Tribal hop-growing communities across the Yakima valley.” Yakima Chief Hops logo centered to right ⅔ of page. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner. Graphic with image of Sila’s Moses Lake campus on left third of page. Title text left aligned next to image: “Sila.” Paragraph below: “Sila’s next-generation Titan Silicon anode material boosts battery energy density, enabling longer-range, faster-charging EVs. Their new Moses Lake campus is set to hire up to 500 workers, anchoring a cutting-edge battery materials industry in central Washington.” Sila logo centered to right ⅔ of page. Clean & Prosperous logo in bottom right corner.
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM