Introduced by Sen. Phil Rockefeller, (D-Kitsap County) (D) on January 21, 2010, specifies the duties of a qualifying utility in meeting biennial conservation acquisition targets and annual renewable resource goals and notifying the department of commerce of its
implementation plan for, and progress in meeting renewable energy targets. (See also HB 3034).
Referred to the Senate Environment, Water & Energy Committee on January 21, 2010.
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 5, 2010, to add incremental operational hydroelectric generation to the bill. Changes the definition of “significantly modified” for pre-1999 biomass facilities and removes reference to the Power Council Plan in existence on the effective date of this act. Modifies reporting requirements. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 5, 2010.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 5, 2010.