Explore Washington
Washington is where breakthrough clean energy technologies reach the market.
Commercial success in clean energy depends on more than invention. Washington connects scientific discovery with customers, capital and major industries, giving new technologies a path from early proof to market adoption. Projects now underway in the state include first-of kind generation, sustainable fuels and battery materials entering large-scale manufacturing.
100% clean energy mandated by 2045
100% clean energy mandated by 2045
Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act gives utilities, developers and investors a clear long-term framework for the state’s transition to carbon-free electricity.
Third-lowest cost of electricity in the U.S.
Third-lowest cost of electricity in the U.S.
Affordable, reliable power gives manufacturers and other energy-intensive businesses a lasting operating advantage.
Ninth-largest economy in the U.S.
Ninth-largest economy in the U.S.
Home to companies including Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon, Washington gives clean energy businesses access to a broad base of customers, suppliers and potential partners.
3.9% labor force growth – nearly 2x the U.S. rate
3.9% labor force growth – nearly 2x the U.S. rate
Washington’s labor force is growing considerably faster than the national average, increasing the pool of skilled workers available to employers.
Key Clean Energy Sectors
Key Clean Energy Projects
World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant
Company / Partners: Helion Energy, Microsoft
Helion Energy is building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant under a landmark power purchase agreement with Microsoft. In June 2026, the Washington-based company became the first to secure the regulatory licenses needed for fusion power plant operations. The assembly and office building at its Orion site is complete, and initial work on the generator building is underway.
Impact:
- Advances fusion energy toward commercial electricity generation
- Secures the first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant operations
- Draws major private investment to Washington
- Creates highly skilled technical and manufacturing jobs
Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Commercial Flight
Company / Partners: Twelve, Alaska Airlines
Twelve opened AirPlant One in June 2026, the first commercial-scale U.S. facility to produce E-Jet® sustainable aviation fuel from captured CO2 and renewable electricity and water. The plant is producing certified fuel that is being delivered and sold for commercial aviation, and Alaska Airlines plans to use it on regular flights.
Impact:
- Moves power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel into commercial production
- Creates a pathway to lower-emission commercial flight
- Produces drop-in fuel compatible with existing aircraft and airport infrastructure
- Connects clean fuel production with commercial aviation customers
Next-Generation Battery Materials
Company / Partners: Sila
Sila’s Moses Lake facility is moving into commercial production of Titan Silicon®, a silicon-carbon anode material for electric vehicles, drones, satellites, robotics and AI hardware. In August 2026, the facility earned ISO 9001 certification, while $300 million equity round a conditional financing commitment of up to $1.4 billion positioned the company to expand production.
Impact:
- Moves silicon-carbon anode technology into commercial production
- Expands domestic battery-material manufacturing
- Attracts substantial private and public financing
- Supplies high-performance applications across mobility, aerospace and AI
Recent News
The latest clean energy industry news from Washington state.