Bill > HB1712

This bill modifies the existing Washington state energy independence law to allow two specific qualified biomass facilities in the Pacific Northwest to help electric utilities meet their renewable energy requirements. Specifically, the bill amends definitions and provisions related to qualified biomass energy, making it easier for utilities to count electricity from certain biomass facilities toward their renewable energy targets. The key changes include expanding the definition of qualified biomass energy to include facilities purchased by a qualifying utility and located in the Pacific Northwest, and adjusting rules about how and when utilities can use renewable energy credits from these facilities. The bill particularly focuses on biomass facilities associated with industrial pulping or wood manufacturing, providing specific guidelines for how utilities can use renewable energy credits from these sources. This modification aims to provide more flexibility for utilities in meeting their renewable energy goals while supporting local biomass energy production, particularly in industrial settings.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1712&Year=2025&Initiative=false