80.80.005 – Findings—Intent.
RCW 80.80.005 Findings—Intent. (1) The legislature finds that: (a) Washington is especially vulnerable to climate change because of the state’s dependence on snow pack for summer streamflows and because the expected rise in sea levels threatens our coastal communities. Extreme weather, a warming Pacific Northwest, reduced snow pack, and sea level rise are four major […]
80.80.010 – Definitions.
RCW 80.80.010 Definitions. 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 consumer-owned utilities under its jurisdiction; or (b) an independent auditor selected by […]
80.70.060 – Costs to be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements.
RCW 80.70.060 Costs to be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements. Reasonable and necessary costs incurred by the council in implementing and administering this chapter shall be assessed against applicants and holders of site certification agreements that are subject to the requirements of this chapter. [ 2004 c 224 § 6.]
80.70.010 – Definitions.
RCW 80.70.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Applicant” has the meaning provided in RCW 80.50.020 and includes an applicant for a permit for a fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facility subject to RCW 70A.15.2210 and 80.70.020(1) (b) or (d). (2) “Authority” means any air […]
80.70.020 – Applicability of chapter—Carbon dioxide mitigation plan—Mitigation by a third party.
RCW 80.70.020 Applicability of chapter—Carbon dioxide mitigation plan—Mitigation by a third party. (1) The provisions of this chapter apply to: (a) New fossil-fueled thermal electric generation facilities with station-generating capability of three hundred fifty thousand kilowatts or more and fossil-fueled floating thermal electric generation facilities of one hundred thousand kilowatts or more under *RCW 80.50.020(14)(a), […]
80.70.030 – Permanent carbon credits.
RCW 80.70.030 Permanent carbon credits. (1) Carbon dioxide mitigation plans relying on purchase of permanent carbon credits must meet the following criteria: (a) Credits must derive from real, verified, permanent, and enforceable carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalents emission mitigation not otherwise required by statute, regulation, or other legal requirements; (b) The credits must be […]
80.70.040 – Direct investment mitigation projects—Enforcement—Federal requirements may replace this section.
RCW 80.70.040 Direct investment mitigation projects—Enforcement—Federal requirements may replace this section. (1) The carbon dioxide mitigation option that provides for direct investment shall be implemented through mitigation projects conducted directly by, or under the control of, the certificate holder or order of approval holder. (2) Mitigation projects must be approved by the council, department, or […]
80.70.050 – Independent qualified organizations with experience in mitigation activities—Council oversight—Reports.
RCW 80.70.050 Independent qualified organizations with experience in mitigation activities—Council oversight—Reports. (1) The council shall maintain a list of independent qualified organizations with proven experience in emissions mitigation activities and a demonstrated ability to carry out their activities in an efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manner. (2) An independent qualified organization shall not use more than […]
80.60.010 – Definitions.
RCW 80.60.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) “Aggregated meter” means an electric service meter measuring electric energy consumption that is eligible to receive credits under a meter aggregation arrangement as described in RCW 80.60.030. (2) “Commission” means the utilities and transportation commission. (3) […]
80.60.020 – Available on first-come, first-served basis—Interconnected metering systems allowed—Charges to customer-generator—Consumer-owned utility may develop standard rate or tariff schedule.
RCW 80.60.020 Available on first-come, first-served basis—Interconnected metering systems allowed—Charges to customer-generator—Consumer-owned utility may develop standard rate or tariff schedule. (1) An electric utility: (a) Shall offer to make net metering, pursuant to RCW 80.60.030, available to eligible customer-generators on a first-come, first-served basis until the earlier of either: (i) June 30, 2029; or (ii) […]