Title 19 — Title 19 BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS
111 chapters · 1,481 sections in this title.
RCW 19.285.010 Intent.
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This chapter concerns requirements for new energy resources. This chapter requires large utilities to obtain fifteen percent of their electricity from new renewable resources such as solar and wind by 2020 and undertake cost-effective energy conservation.[ 2007 c 1 s 1 (Initiativ…
RCW 19.285.020 Declaration of policy.
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Increasing energy conservation and the use of appropriately sited renewable energy facilities builds on the strong foundation of low-cost renewable hydroelectric generation in Washington state and will promote energy independence in the state and the Pacific Northwest region. Mak…
RCW 19.285.030 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Attorney general" means the Washington state office of the attorney general.(2) "Auditor" means: (a) The Washington state auditor's office or its designee for qualifyi…
RCW 19.285.040 Energy conservation and renewable energy targets.
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(1) Each qualifying utility shall pursue all available conservation that is cost-effective, reliable, and feasible.(a) By January 1, 2010, using methodologies consistent with those used by the Pacific Northwest electric power and conservation planning council in the most recently…
RCW 19.285.045 Energy conservation and renewable energy targets—Analysis and advisory opinion.
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(1) When requested by a consumer-owned qualifying utility or by a person proposing an electric generation project or conservation resource, the department is authorized to and shall provide analysis and an advisory opinion on whether a proposed electric generation project or cons…
RCW 19.285.050 Resource costs.
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(1)(a) A qualifying utility shall be considered in compliance with an annual target created in RCW 19.285.040(2) for a given year if the utility invested four percent of its total annual retail revenue requirement on the incremental costs of eligible renewable resources, the cost…
RCW 19.285.060 Accountability and enforcement.
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a qualifying utility that fails to comply with the energy conservation or renewable energy targets established in RCW 19.285.040 shall pay an administrative penalty to the state of Washington in the amount of fifty dollars…
RCW 19.285.070 Reporting and public disclosure.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2575.SL) ***(1) On or before June 1, 2012, and annually thereafter, each qualifying utility shall report to the department on its progress in the preceding year in meeting the targets established in RCW 19.285.040, including expected electricity saving…
RCW 19.285.080 Rule making.
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(1) The commission may adopt rules to ensure the proper implementation and enforcement of this chapter as it applies to investor-owned utilities.(2) The department shall adopt rules concerning only process, timelines, and documentation to ensure the proper implementation of this …
RCW 19.285.900 Construction—2007 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 937).
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The provisions of this chapter are to be liberally construed to effectuate the intent, policies, and purposes of this chapter.[ 2007 c 1 s 9 (Initiative Measure No. 937, approved November 7, 2006).]
RCW 19.285.902 Short title—2007 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 937).
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This chapter may be known and cited as the energy independence act.[ 2007 c 1 s 11 (Initiative Measure No. 937, approved November 7, 2006).]