BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 1825: Coal-fired power decom

Strengthening local economies by reducing emissions from coal-fired power generation through decommissioning.

Summary

Applies the greenhouse gas emission performance standard to electricity generating power plants (a qualifying plant) located in Washington that combusted more than one million tons of coal per year.
Requires a qualifying plant to prepare a preliminary decommissioning plan.
Requires a qualifying plant to pay an annual fee to a decommissioning trust account until the facility ceases operations.
Establishes a transition and decommissioning advisory board to review and authorize the decommissioning plans of a qualifying plant.
Directs the Community Economic Revitalization Board and the Public Works Board to fund projects to attract new industrial and commercial activities in areas effected by the closure of a qualifying facility.

From the House Bill Analysis 2011 (HB 1825), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to strengthening local economies by reducing emissions from coal-fired power generation through decommissioning;

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

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