Bill > HB2103

This bill updates existing Washington state laws to provide more flexibility for local governments and public entities to invest in renewable and nonemitting electric generation projects. The legislation modifies several existing statutes to expand the ability of cities, towns, code cities, districts, and operating agencies to contract for electric power generation capabilities. Specifically, the bill removes previous language that limited contracts to "qualified alternative energy resources" and replaces it with broader language referencing renewable resources or nonemitting electric generation as defined in the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act. The changes allow public entities to enter into contracts that include purchasing the capability of electricity-producing projects, even if the project is not yet completed or fully operational. These contracts can require payment regardless of project interruption, suspension, or reduced output, and payments cannot be reduced or conditioned on the performance of the project or contracting parties. The bill's intent is to encourage the development of clean energy resources and provide more strategic options for public entities in meeting future electricity needs, reflecting the evolving landscape of energy generation and Washington state's clean energy goals.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2103&Year=2025&Initiative=false