Electric vehicles spur big forecast jump for PUD demand
EVERETT — The first two public fast electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Everett went online this summer.
Likely dozens more are needed, and soon, along with other investments and upgrades to the electrical grid.
Climate change, consumer trends, population growth as well as state and federal bills are pushing the Snohomish County Public Utility District’s energy demand forecasts into soaring heights.
The PUD, which provides power for over 367,000 customers, is planning for an increasingly electric future. That includes vehicles that refuel from plug-ins instead of gas pumps, heat generated without natural gas, and more air conditioning units to mitigate 100-degree days.
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