Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana are ideal locations for building energy projects due to a combination of factors, including surging demand for clean energy, unparalleled resource access and strategic positioning as a global getaway.
100% clean electricity mandated by 2045
100% clean electricity mandated by 2045
Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) provides one of the nation's clearest long-term regulatory frameworks for utilities and clean energy investment.
Third-lowest cost of electricity in the U.S.
Third-lowest cost of electricity in the U.S.
The average per kilowatt-hour cost in the region makes electricity affordable and reliable, giving businesses a long-term cost advantage.
9th largest economy in the U.S.
9th largest economy in the U.S.
Washington state is one of the top 10 largest economies in the country that supports a large, diverse ecosystem of innovation where clean energy businesses can grow and scale.
3.9% labor force growth – nearly 2x the U.S. rate
3.9% labor force growth – nearly 2x the U.S. rate
Labor force growth within the region significantly outpaces the national year-over-year average, expanding access to the skilled talent companies need to grow.
75 public ports, 139 regional airports, 3,600+ miles of rail
75 public ports, 139 regional airports, 3,600+ miles of rail
The region's transit ecosystem connects businesses to suppliers and customers across both domestic and global markets.
11 Foreign-Trade Zones
11 Foreign-Trade Zones
With 11 Foreign-Trade Zones throughout Washington state, businesses can reduce trade costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
Gateway to Asian and European markets
Gateway to Asian and European markets
The Pacific Northwest is equidistant between Asia and Europe, providing direct access to two of the world's largest economic regions.
Shortest West Coast shipping routes to Asia
Shortest West Coast shipping routes to Asia
Positioned on the northern-most corner of the West Coast, the Pacific Northwest boasts reduced shipping times to key Asian markets.