BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2180: Energy storage facilities

Regarding the use of an energy storage facility to meet annual targets under RCW 19.285.040.

Summary

  • Allows electricity dispatched from an energy storage facility to an electrical transmission or distribution system to count at 2.5 times the facility's output under Initiative 937 (I-937) if the facility is capable of storing energy during off-peak hours and dispatching it during peak hours.

From the House Bill Analysis 2012 (HB 2180), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
January 9, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012

AN ACT Relating to the use of an energy storage facility to meet annual targets under RCW 19.285.040;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Environment.
  4. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2180 in other sessions

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