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WA SB5093

WA SB5093
Reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions by achieving greater decarbonization of residential and commercial buildings.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
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. It proposes key provisions such as: requiring new buildings to meet low-emission energy efficiency targets and eliminate on-site fossil fuel use by 2030; expanding building benchmarking and operations requirements to smaller commercial buildings; providing utilities with clarity to offer electrification programs and services; establishing a statewide clean heat standard to limit natural gas system expansion and advance high-efficiency electric equipment; and creating a state heat pump and electrification program to support job creation and workforce development in this transition.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

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

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