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WA HB1514

WA HB1514
Encouraging the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks.


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
Passed
04/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to encouraging the deployment of low carbon 2 thermal energy networks; amending RCW 80.04.010, 80.04.550, 3 80.28.005, 80.28.010, 80.28.020, 80.28.030, 80.28.040, 80.28.050, 4 80.28.060, 80.28.065, 80.28.068, 80.28.070, 80.28.075, 80.28.080, 5 80.28.090, 80.28.100, 80.28.120, 80.28.130, 80.28.160, 80.28.170, 6 80.28.240, and 80.28.430; adding new sections to chapter 80.28 RCW; 7 adding a new section to chapter 80.04 RCW; and creating a new 8 section. 9

AI Summary

This bill aims to encourage the deployment of low carbon thermal energy networks by making several amendments to existing Washington state laws governing utilities and energy services. The bill introduces comprehensive definitions for thermal energy-related terms, such as "thermal energy," "thermal energy company," and "thermal energy network," and extends regulatory oversight by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to these new types of energy systems. Specifically, the bill provides regulatory exemptions for smaller thermal energy companies operating before July 1, 2025, while allowing them to opt-in to commission regulation if desired. The legislation also adds provisions for thermal energy meter inspection, allows electrical companies to provide discounted rates to thermal energy network operators under certain efficiency conditions, and requires the commission to monitor international interoperability standards for thermal energy networks. Additionally, the bill ensures that thermal energy companies are subject to similar regulatory requirements as other utility companies, such as providing low-income assistance programs, maintaining fair and reasonable rates, and preventing service discrimination. The bill is designed to support the development of low-carbon energy infrastructure by creating a regulatory framework that encourages the growth of thermal energy networks while protecting consumer interests.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 05/13/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1514&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514-S2%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1514-S2.SL.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514-S2%20HBR%20PL%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1514-S2.PL.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514-S2%20HBR%20SA%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf
Environment, Energy & Technology 1514-S2 AMS ENET S2636.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1514-S2%20AMS%20ENET%20S2636.1.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBR%20ENET%20OC%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBR%20ENET%20TA%2025.pdf
Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1514-S2%20SBA%20ENET%2025.pdf
Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514-S2%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1514-S2.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1514-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514%20HBR%20ENVI%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1514%20HBA%20ENVI%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1514.pdf
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