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WA HB1329
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Hunt
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "coal-fired resource" exemptions for wholesale power purchases, extending allowable contract durations from one month to three months for general purchases, and up to six months for system sales used to meet seasonal resource adequacy requirements under regional programs
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Exempts electricity purchased from the Bonneville Power Administration under long-term agreements from coal-elimination requirements, except when BPA knowingly procured electricity from coal-fired generating units
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Requires consumer-owned utilities to report unspecified electricity contracts exceeding 31 days in interim performance reports starting July 1, 2026, including contract duration, purpose, and months covered
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Amends RCW 19.405.020, 19.405.030, and 19.405.100 related to the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act's wholesale power purchase provisions
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Effective date: July 27, 2025; passed House 95-2, Senate 49-0, signed by Governor Ferguson May 12, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning wholesale power purchases by electric utilities under the Washington clean energy transformation act.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/12/2025