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WA HB1084

WA HB1084
Reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial buildings.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial 3 buildings; amending RCW 19.27A.160, 19.27A.015, 19.27A.020, 4 19.27A.200, 80.28.074, 80.28.110, 80.28.190, 80.28.005, 43.21F.055, 5 35.92.430, and 54.16.390; amending 2007 c 349 ss 1 and 3 (uncodified); adding a new section to chapter 19.27A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 80.28 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.92 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 54.16 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.330 RCW; and creating new sections.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial buildings. Key provisions include: requiring increasingly energy-efficient new buildings, extending building benchmarking and operations requirements to smaller commercial buildings, authorizing utilities to offer programs to electrify homes and buildings, requiring gas companies to develop transition plans to reduce emissions, and establishing a state heat pump and electrification program to support job creation and workforce development. The bill also clarifies the policy goals for gas utilities and requires them to develop integrated resource plans to meet demand with the least-cost mix of energy sources.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)

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