Bill > HB2245

This bill updates provisions of the Clean Energy Transformation Act, which aims to transition Washington State to clean energy sources. Key changes include expanding the definition of "consumer-owned utility" to explicitly include port districts, which are governmental entities that operate ports and can be involved in electricity distribution. It also clarifies that "affected market customers"—consumers who purchase electricity from entities other than traditional utilities or generate their own power—will now be subject to reporting requirements overseen by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), the state agency regulating utilities. The UTC will also be responsible for enforcing compliance with the Act for these affected market customers, with potential waivers for those who exclusively use non-emitting or renewable energy sources or generate minimal fossil fuel-based power for emergency backup.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2245&Year=2025&Initiative=false