A new WA law expands access to EVs by allowing folks to buy direct from automakers whose names don't rhyme with 'Shezla.' We need “to use every tool in our toolbox to cut climate pollution,” said Leah Missik. “And expanding direct sales for EV manufacturers is one of them.” https://www.geekwire.com/2026/the-tesla-exemption-no-more-rivian-and-lucid-break-through-washington-states-dealership-wall/

A new WA law clarifies that coal plants are subject to the state's climate rules.

The law shouldn't be necessary—WA gave up coal as a power source—but the Trump admin forced the issue with its unlawful and absurd efforts to keep a coal plant in Centralia running past its long-planned retirement.

WA voters want Climate Commitment funds to go where they're supposed to—supporting climate resilience, clean energy projects and communities harmed by climate change. So why are lawmakers poised to redirect hundreds of millions of CCA funds to patch unrelated budget holes? https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/03/07/editorial-protect-state-climate-acts-funds-for-intended-uses/

Despite the Trump administration's (unlawful and backward-looking) efforts to re-open Washington's last remaining coal power plant, TransAlta says restarting its Centralia plant is very unlikely—there's no need for it, let alone an energy "emergency" https://www.utilitydive.com/news/washington-earthjustice-sue-doe-centralia-emergency-order-transalta/813754/

Major companies like Volvo see where our energy future is headed, and progress won’t be stopped by fossil-fueled politicians. That’s why they’re invested in zero-emission vehicles at all levels -not just sedans and passenger cars, but heavy duty equipment too.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/26/volvo-scales-up-electric-heavy-trucks-as-profits-fund-zero-emission-shift/

Washington takes another step towards linking carbon markets with California and Quebec https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/05/wa-takes-another-step-to-link-its-carbon-market-with-california-and-quebec/

Washington lawmakers are preparing to redirect climate funds for unrelated expenses, which would break trust with a majority of voters, who overwhelmingly voted to support the Climate Commitment Act on the ballot. Tell them to keep their commitment and protect CCA funds! https://climatesolutions.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/postbugetsout

Washington lawmakers are preparing to redirect climate funds for unrelated expenses, which would break trust with a majority of voters, who overwhelmingly voted to support the Climate Commitment Act on the ballot. Tell them to keep their commitment and protect CCA funds!

Washington legislators failed to advance a data center bill designed to protect communities from higher electricity prices, grid blackouts, and environmental impacts. Tech firms lobbied against the bill, and the Senate did not act on it. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/washington-states-data-center-regulation-bill-stalls-following-pushback-from-tech-industry/