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Gas utility will pay industrial energy development by charging ratepayers more By TRIBAL NEWS STAFFCommencement Bay's shoreline will likely soon be home to a liquified gas (LNG) complex – that will create risks for the Tacoma community, the Salish Sea and the global climate. The project has been inching its way forward for several years, and is now in the final stages of approval by regulatory agencies with public comment on the project allowed up until September 9.The LNG project is designed to deliver fracked gas through Tacoma to an industrial facility situated between the Blair and Hylebos Waterways. Once…

Sources and scientific backing for our claims on Tacoma LNG Natural gas is a critical part of our energy infrastructure. Every serious analysis of climate policy calls for eliminating the use of fossil fuels, including gas, in buildings and transportations over the next few decades. [1] [2] [3] Natural gas will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists say that gas very damaging to the climate, perhaps as bad as coal.Tacoma LNG will mean decades of additional gas use, certain to drive up greenhouse gas emissions.  [1] [2] Monthly energy bills PSE is paying for Tacoma LNG project by increasing costs for…

Local ratepayers are footing the bill - don't we deserve a say? Tacoma LNG: A quarter-billion-dollar burden Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a foreign-owned gas company is building an industrial energy project in the heart of Tacoma—and it’s paid for by higher prices on your utility bill. If Puget Sound Energy (PSE) gets its way, the shoreline of Commencement Bay will soon be home to a big liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex. Tacoma will have to deal with another gas pipeline through the city, dangerous new maritime fueling operations near local homes and businesses, and a major polluting industrial site to super-cool and…

“There are no alternative renewable options that reduce or eliminate greenhouse emissions except for the projects [Inslee] is now opposing.” TNTThis is a false choice. In fact, doing nothing is better for the climate than building these projects. As the governor pointed out, we do not have the luxury of time: we cannot build new fossil fuel infrastructure that will operate for 30 to 50 more years. The only responsible way to address climate change is to transition away from fossil fuels – including natural gas – as quickly as possible. Already, ships are able to plug into shore power…

By TRIBAL NEWS STAFFWashington Governor Jay Inslee made a surprise announcement on May 8 that was welcome news to the Puyallup Tribe. Citing his conscience, Inslee said that he will oppose the planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Tacoma.The governor’s move was a reversal from his earlier support for the project and it was good news for the Puyallup Tribe. Council Chairman Bill Sterud applauded the governor’s position.“We welcome the governor’s strong and clear statement about the dire impacts of fossil fuels,” Sterud said. “Today he showed strong leadership on climate change.”The Puyallup Tribe has long been a major…