BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5198: Public utility tax credits

Creating customer rebates and public utility tax credits for light and power businesses and gas companies.

Summary

Creating a Cost-Recovery Incentive Program for Solar Hot Water Heaters . Starting July 1, 2009, an electric or gas utility may provide a rebate to its retail customers for the costs of installing solar water heating systems in their homes or businesses. The amount of the rebate cannot be greater than 50 percent for systems manufactured outside of Washington and 75 percent for systems manufactured in Washington.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5198), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating customer rebates and public utility tax credits for light and power businesses and gas companies;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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