WA HB2103

Expands authority for cities, towns, public utility districts, code cities, and joint operating agencies to contract for the "capability" (not just actual output) of renewable and nonemitting electric generation projects as defined in the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act (RCW 19.405.020)

Replaces outdated references to "qualified alternative energy resources" from RCW 19.29A.090(3) with the broader clean energy definitions established in the 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act

Allows public entities to enter "take-or-pay" style contracts requiring payments whether or not a project is completed, operable, or operating, and regardless of output interruptions or curtailments

Removes previous restrictions that limited cities and districts from entering contracts committing them to pay amounts exceeding express dollar limits or rates per unit of energy

Amends nine sections of the Revised Code of Washington across multiple titles governing first-class cities, second-class cities, towns, code cities, and public utility districts to provide consistent contracting authority