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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5280: Energy independence act

Recognizing conservation achieved in excess of biennial conservation targets as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW, the energy independence act.

Summary

  • Allowing Conservation to Meet Eligible Renewable Resource Targets . Conservation achieved in excess of a biennial target may be used to meet an eligible renewable resource target. A qualifying utility may not claim as conservation an increase in efficiency of energy production from an eligible renewable resource, if that efficiency is counted against an eligible renewable resource target.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5280), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2009
  2. Out of committeeFeb 25, 2009
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)
Introduced
January 19, 2009 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010

AN ACT Relating to recognizing conservation achieved in excess of biennial conservation acquisition targets as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13)

5 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)

Brian Hatfield D-19Senator R-15Mike Hewitt R-16Mark Schoesler R-9Linda Evans Parlette R-12

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file.
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. EWE - Majority; do pass.
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  7. First reading, referred to Environment, Water & Energy.

SB 5280 in other sessions

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