From the article, this is the only reason I can see for the order to keep it going...
Quote: "That analysis, commissioned by Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power, Avista, Seattle City Light, and others, argues that Washington could get hit with an electricity crisis."
The above is if they have an extended downtime. So, the only argument can be that as the power companies shut down, it might create an emergency in Washington, or a crisis if power is needed and it's not there.
Edit, added: It seems the above power companies are in Washington and concluded themselves that it might be dangerous and create an energy crisis?
Quote: "That analysis, commissioned by Puget Sound Energy, Tacoma Power, Avista, Seattle City Light, and others, argues that Washington could get hit with an electricity crisis."
The above is if they have an extended downtime. So, the only argument can be that as the power companies shut down, it might create an emergency in Washington, or a crisis if power is needed and it's not there.
Edit, added: It seems the above power companies are in Washington and concluded themselves that it might be dangerous and create an energy crisis?