North of the Hot Zone

Washington State’s Current Energy Sources.  As a state, we use just under 30,000 MWe.  Hydro power dominates.  Geothermal has yet to be developed. Low estimates place us at 50MWe (developable by 2015), longer term prospects 2025 projects are upward to 600MWe. Development of new Hydro is unlikely, as resources are largely exploited.  Wind has strong upward potential.

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