WA HB2515

Defines "emerging large energy use facility" as data centers or cryptocurrency facilities with 20+ megawatt contract demand, requiring them to submit to special utility tariffs by October 1, 2026, with 10-year service commitments, collateral requirements, and exit fees equal to five years of minimum bills

Mandates facilities commencing operation after July 1, 2026 to use 80% renewable/nonemitting electricity by 2031 and 100% by 2036, with generation facilities that commenced operation on or after January 1, 2026

Requires annual reporting to the Department of Ecology on water consumption, refrigerant use, and energy consumption, plus sustainability reports every three years demonstrating energy efficiency and adequate water supply

Imposes a $0.005 per kilowatt-hour fee on emerging large energy use facilities, with 60% of proceeds funding low-income energy assistance and weatherization programs, and 40% going to public higher education for career services and AI/quantum computing education

Excludes emerging large energy use facilities from receiving no-cost carbon allowances under the Climate Commitment Act starting in calendar year 2026, preventing cost mitigation benefits from flowing to these facilities