Politics · United States · 1 hr ago
Ferguson proposes $10 million for Eastern Washington clean-energy park
Washington Gov.
Bob Ferguson proposed $10 million for infrastructure at the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park in Eastern Washington.
The planned industrial area is on a 1,641-acre site formerly part of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, near the Tri-Cities.
The money, if lawmakers approve it, would fund roads, water, sewer and electrical systems.
Two projects have committed to locate there once the infrastructure is built: a low-carbon fertilizer plant and a large solar farm.
State officials say a company is also considering making advanced nuclear fuel at the site, while plans for a nearby small-reactor nuclear plant are being developed.
The investment is intended to support jobs and private investment in clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
Lawmakers will decide whether to include the funding in the state’s 2027–29 capital budget; the state’s operating-budget shortfall is separate.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is proposing $10 million for infrastructure at the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park in Eastern Washington.
The funding would be included in his 2027–29 capital budget and would support sewer, water, electrical and road infrastructure.
The 1,641-acre site was formerly part of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
Atlas Agro’s low-carbon fertilizer plant and the Ruby Flats Solar Farm have committed to locating at the park once infrastructure construction is complete.
State officials say General Matter is also considering the site for advanced nuclear fuel production.
- Who
- Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson proposed the funding.
- What
- He is proposing $10 million for basic infrastructure at the Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park.
- When
- The proposal is for the 2027–29 capital budget. The article was published Nov. 14, 2026.
- Where
- The park is in Eastern Washington, on a 1,641-acre site formerly part of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
- Why
- The funding would support sewer, water, electrical and road infrastructure needed for the park.
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Norwegian company Cenate expressed interest in building a battery-components factory at the park, then withdrew its plans.
Seattle startup Avalanche Energy received a $10 million state grant to develop a fusion-technology testing facility in Richland.
Ferguson’s proposal for $10 million in park infrastructure funding was reported.
- Proposed funding
- $10 million
- Budget cycle
- 2027–29 capital budget
- Park site
- 1,641 acres
- Committed projects
- Atlas Agro fertilizer plant; Ruby Flats Solar Farm
- Potential project
- General Matter is considering the site for advanced nuclear fuel production
What people are saying
This investment will support thousands of good-paying jobs in the trades and advanced industries, and unlock billions in private investment,