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This bill modifies the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act's definitions and provisions related to wholesale power purchases by electric utilities. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "coal-fired resource" to provide more nuanced exceptions for short-term wholesale power purchases and long-term agreements with the Bonneville Power Administration. The bill clarifies that wholesale power purchases can be excluded from the definition of a coal-fired resource under certain conditions, such as contracts not exceeding three months or six-month system sales necessary to meet seasonal resource adequacy requirements. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that electricity purchased from the Bonneville Power Administration under long-term agreements is not considered a coal-fired resource, except for any portion of the federal system known to be from a coal-fired generating unit at the time of transaction. The legislation also reinforces existing requirements for electric utilities to eliminate coal-fired resources from their electricity allocation by December 31, 2025, while providing flexibility for power exchanges and purchases. The bill aims to support clean energy transformation by providing more precise guidelines for power procurement and resource management.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5401&Year=2025&Initiative=false