TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Lisa Maher, Assistant Chief Operating Officer
425-556-2427
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland, Director, Planning and Community Development
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Zach Houvener
Deputy of Equity & Strategic Services
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director, Planning and Community Development
Executive
Jenny Lybeck
Sustainability Manager
Planning and Community Development
Glenn Coil
Senior Planner
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Planning Manager
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Joint Redmond and Bellevue Electric Grid Capacity Study Findings and Next Steps
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The cities of Redmond and Bellevue launched a joint Grid Capacity Study (Study) in December 2025, in partnership with AECOM and Puget Sound Energy, to assess the local electric grid's ability to support future population and employment growth, in alignment with Redmond 2050. The Study also examines how increasing electrification of buildings and transportation will shape future energy demand. The Study provides a foundation that guides next steps as Redmond continues working with PSE to ensure a resilient, reliable, and clean grid amid ongoing growth and decarbonization. The Study was initiated in response to growing concerns that grid capacity limitations and long utility upgrade timelines could become barriers to development and electrification if not proactively planned for and coordinated with the utility.
During the Study Session, city staff and AECOM will review the Study findings and near-term next steps.
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* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050, Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, Climate Emergency Declaration, Community Strateg...
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