Bill > HB1329

This bill amends the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act to modify provisions related to wholesale power purchases and electricity sourcing by electric utilities. Specifically, the bill revises the definition of a "coal-fired resource" to provide more nuanced exceptions for limited-duration wholesale power purchases, allowing utilities to make short-term power purchases (up to three months, or up to six months for seasonal resource adequacy) without those purchases being classified as coal-fired resources, as long as the purchases are not used to avoid restrictions on coal-fired resources. The bill also updates reporting requirements for consumer-owned electric utilities, mandating that they include information about unspecified electricity contracts longer than 31 days in their interim performance reports, starting July 1, 2026. This includes details about the duration, purpose, and months of these contracts. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing requirement for electric utilities to eliminate coal-fired resources from their electricity allocation by December 31, 2025, and provides provisions for cost recovery and depreciation of coal-fired resources and related transmission lines. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for utilities while maintaining the state's commitment to transitioning away from coal-generated electricity.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1329&Year=2025&Initiative=false