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WashingtonHB 22962025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Expanding the use of distributed energy resources.

Sponsored By: Zach Hall (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Energy upgrades for renters, repaid through bills

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington's utility regulator must allow electric and gas companies to fund cost-effective upgrades in rental homes. This covers single-family and multifamily housing, as an alternative to requiring owners to fund the work. Utilities must prioritize low-income customers, vulnerable people, and highly impacted communities, while meeting tenants' comfort and productivity needs. Investment terms must aim to lower energy burdens and limit bill impacts while allowing utilities a return on their investment. Repayment is tied to the utility meter and collected through tenants' regular bills until the investment and approved return are recovered. Bills must list an “energy savings charge,” which is subject to normal collection procedures. When the owner pays the utility bill, repayment instead uses an agreement specific to the property. Utilities must give owners enough information to pass along to tenants responsible for paying the bill. At least 30 days before work starts, owners must notify tenants of the authorized work, financing arrangement, and expected benefits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Zach Hall

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Stearns

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Fitzgibbon

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Callan

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 42

House vote • 3/11/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 95 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 45 • No: 3 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 56 • No: 38 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/23/2026House

  2. Chapter 136, 2026 Laws.

    3/23/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/23/2026legislature

  4. President signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/11/2026House

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

    3/11/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/6/2026House

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/6/2026House

  12. Committee amendment not adopted.

    3/6/2026House

  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2026House

  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/24/2026House

  16. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    2/24/2026House

  17. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

    2/13/2026House

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/11/2026House

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/11/2026House

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/11/2026House

  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/10/2026House

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/4/2026House

  23. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/2/2026House

  24. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/2/2026House

  25. ENVI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/2/2026House

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