Energy companies propose $38 million Pullman project

Pullman and Albion could be among 15 communities in the Northwest that will teach the nation how to be “smarter” with how power is delivered to homes.

A group of energy companies, led by Avista, is hoping a $38 million project will make energy delivery to Pullman customers more efficient.

The project is part of a $178 million five-state project by 12 energy companies that is being spearheaded by Battelle, the company that operates the Pacific Northwest National Laboratories in Richland.

Battelle has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for a stimulus grant that will cover about half of the...