• July 28, 2025

    WSAS to examine ways to value distributed solar power generation and storage in Washington state

    The Washington State Legislature asked the Washington State Academy of Sciences to study the value of distributed solar power generation and storage, and to develop recommendations for future compensation methods. The WSAS’s recently published interim report details engagement with interested parties and a research plan for continued analysis.

WSAS in the News

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    July 26, 2017

    The Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) today announced the election of 13 new members in recognition of their outstanding record of scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the Academy in bringing the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington.

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    March 20, 2017

    Donna Gerardi Riordan will serve as the new WSAS Executive Director. She comes to the Academy with extensive experience in science policy.

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    December 21, 2016

    These groups are designed to engage members in key policy issues facing the state, organize and conduct projects addressing these issues, and help coordinate efforts to connect with other state and local organizations.

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    December 13, 2016

    The Washington State Department of Agriculture–Natural Resources Assessment Section asked the WSAS to review the science supporting the methodologies and interpretation of the results of its study of the 2015 drought on Washington agriculture.