GridZero Blog
Clear analysis on energy costs, storage, and resilience.
A focused library of source-backed articles for people trying to make sense of utility rate changes, backup power tradeoffs, and real-world energy decisions in Washington.
What You’ll Find
Rate-watch
Regulatory changes, utility filings, and what they could mean for households and businesses.
Storage choices
Practical guidance on batteries, backup strategies, and system design tradeoffs.
Northwest context
Articles written for the affordability, weather, and infrastructure realities of the Pacific Northwest.
Latest
Featured article
The newest post leads with the reporting and context most relevant to Washington energy customers right now.
Utility Rates
PSE rate hikes, Olympia policy, and Washington’s shrinking power-price advantage
A sourced breakdown of the January 2026 rate increase, PSE’s next three-year filing, and how rising power costs fit into the state’s broader affordability picture.
- Tracks what regulators approved and what PSE later filed.
- Separates rounded political rhetoric from the exact published numbers.
- Places utility prices inside a broader Washington cost-of-living context.
Battery Guide
LFP vs NMC
A practical comparison of the two lithium chemistries most people encounter when evaluating stationary battery storage.