2025 Archived News

December 29, 2025 at 5:21 p.m.

Energy Northwest Employees Continue 45-Year Tradition of Supporting Local Head Start

Energy Northwest employees partnered with Benton Franklin Head Start during the holiday season to provide gifts for more than 350 children in the Tri-Cities area.

October 23, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

Energy Northwest Selects Design Builder for Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington State

One week after announcing the official name and concept renderings of the anticipated first-ever small modular reactor (SMR) project in Washington state, Energy Northwest is pleased to announce that it is in negotiations with Cascade Nuclear Partners (CNP).

October 16, 2025 at 6:03 p.m.

Energy Northwest Unveils Name, Concept Images for First-Ever Small Modular Reactor Project in the Pacific Northwest

Energy Northwest today unveiled the official name and new images of its proposed small modular reactor (SMR) facility in Washington state.

June 17, 2025 at 2:18 a.m.

Energy Northwest’s Columbia Generating Station Reconnects With Power Grid Following Refueling

Columbia Generating Station successfully reconnected to the Northwest power grid on June 16 at 5:02 p.m., completing its biennial refueling outage.

June 5, 2025 at 8:54 a.m.

Energy Northwest Completes State Route 14 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project

Energy Northwest has successfully completed the installation of a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along State Route 14 (SR-14), enhancing accessibility for EV drivers traveling through the Columbia River Gorge.

May 28, 2025 at 2:07 a.m.

Members, Officers Elected to Columbia Generating Station Review Board

Columbia Generating Station stakeholders, representing 92 utilities in 6 states, elected member utilities...

May 22, 2025 at 1:52 a.m.

Energy Northwest, BPA Advance Plan to Expand Region’s Nuclear Power

Energy Northwest and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are taking a significant step toward strengthening the Pacific Northwest's supply of affordable, reliable, and secure energy.

May 7, 2025 at 1:48 a.m.

Energy Northwest Upgrades Connell & Dayton EV Charging Stations

​Energy Northwest recently upgraded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Connell and Dayton sites.

April 12, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.

Spring Refueling Begins at Columbia Generating Station

Yesterday evening, Energy Northwest operators successfully disconnected Columbia Generating Station from the Northwest power grid, commencing its biennial spring refueling outage.

February 20, 2025 at 10:41 a.m.

Curio & Energy Northwest Announce Expanded Partnership To Enhance Nuclear Fuel Recycling

February 20, 2025 - Curio, an innovative leader in advanced nuclear technologies, is pleased to announce an expanded and strengthened partnership with Energy Northwest,...

February 5, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.

Board of Directors Elects New Executive Board Member, President, & Officers

The Energy Northwest Board of Directors elected a new inside director to the Executive Board, a new president and officers at their January 22nd public meeting in Olympia.

January 9, 2025 at 10:31 a.m.

Energy Northwest & EVCS To Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Along Highway 101

Energy Northwest is under contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has partnered with EVCS, a leading electric vehicle (EV)...