Bill > HB2285

This bill amends the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act to allow electricity generated from natural gas systems equipped with carbon capture and utilization, mineralization, or sequestration technologies to count towards the state's clean energy goals. The bill defines "carbon capture and utilization, mineralization, or sequestration technology" as systems designed to capture and reuse, store, mineralize, sequester, or use carbon dioxide emissions to prevent their release into the atmosphere, and clarifies that such technologies can be integrated into natural gas systems. This change is intended to address concerns about potential energy supply disruptions and the increasing role of natural gas in reliable power generation, particularly during critical periods, while still working towards the state's ambitious decarbonization targets. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of the existing law to incorporate these new provisions, including definitions and compliance requirements for electric utilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2285&Year=2025&Initiative=false