Nuclear Power in Washington – Inflation, TMI and endless delays have left it in a lot of trouble

March 23, 1980. Article title “Nuclear Power in Washington – Inflation, TMI and endless delays have left it in a lot of trouble”

This article reports on the evolution of a proposal to build nuclear power plants in WA state. It explains the role of the WPPSS, BPA, and WA Legislature in dealing with project delays and overshot budgets. Third page contains small map showing existing and proposed/under-construction nuclear plants.

Keywords: Nuclear power, Hanford, Washington Public Power Supply System, Puget Sound Power and Light, Portland General Electric Company, Three Mile Island, Bonneville Power Administration, Energy committees, 280DP18001.