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Energy Northwest and Amazon are collaborating to develop the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Washington, supported by a $25 million state appropriation and Amazon's $334 million investment. The facility will utilize small modular reactors to generate a total of 320 MW, aligning with the state's Clean Energy Transformation Act goals. However, concerns regarding nuclear waste management have been raised by local tribes and environmental advocates, highlighting the need for transparency in the project's development.