Ridgefield, Kalama ports get grants aimed at reducing emissions

A total of $26.5 million in state funding was awarded to 11 Washington ports for projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons in the next 10 years.

The Port of Ridgefield was awarded $1.2 million for electric vehicle chargers and the Port of Kalama got $1.4 million for an electric boat dock, according to a Washington State Department of Transportation statement.

In 2023, the Legislature created the Port Electrification Grant Program funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.

The Port of Friday Harbor received the most funding with $7 million for shore power and electric trucks. The Port of Everett received $4.3 million for shore power, electric trucks and cleaner generators.

Other grants were awarded to Northwest Seaport Alliance ($2.6 million for shore power planning), Port of Anacortes ($1.03 million for shore power and zero-emission equipment), Port of Bellingham ($2.8 million for shore power), Port of Benton ($ 2.7 million for shore power), Port of Edmonds ($1.5 million for shore power), Port of Port Angeles ($525,408 for shore power and electric cargo equipment) and Port of Seattle ($1 million for shore power).