BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5707: Net metering of electricity

Regarding net metering of electricity.

Summary

Excludes a third-party owner of a customer-sited renewable energy facility from the definition of "electrical company" for purposes of chapter 80.60 RCW (net metering of electricity). Changes the cumulative generating capacity available to net metering systems. Changes meter aggregation for customer-generators participating in certain generating facilities.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to net metering of electricity;

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

Jan 13, 2014By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 13, 2013By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 11, 2013First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

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

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