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WA SB5401
Concerning wholesale power purchases by electric utilities under the Washington clean energy transformation act.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to wholesale power purchases by electric 2 utilities under the Washington clean energy transformation act; and 3 amending RCW 19.405.020 and 19.405.030. 4
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM. (on 02/04/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5401&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5401%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2025.pdf |
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5401%20SBA%20ENET%2025.pdf |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5401.pdf |
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