Washington nuclear comeback gains steam

After decades on the sidelines of Washington’s energy debate, nuclear power is back on the table as the state and nation grapple with rising electricity demand from consumers and power-hungry data centers.

Washington’s shift mirrors a broader national resurgence in nuclear interest, from Bill Gates’ TerraPower project to federal funding for advanced reactors and Amazon’s investments in next-generation nuclear power. Lawmakers in Olympia have considered several measures aimed at studying or supporting new nuclear development, including proposals to create a nuclear advisory commission and direct the state to develop a strategic framework for advanced reactors.

Read more in Axios Seattle.