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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1912

HB 1912: Distributed generation

Concerning distributed generation.

Summary

  • Extends the expiration date and per-utility limit for a public utility tax (PUT) credit that funds the Renewable Energy System Cost Recovery Program (Cost Recovery Program).
  • Ends certain sales and use tax exemptions, as applied to solar equipment, at the end of 2015 instead of 2018 or 2020.
  • Modifies the Cost Recovery Program to provide lower base incentive rates, different bonus rates, and annual step-downs in the rates for newly certified systems.
  • Allows renewable energy systems owned by third parties to receive the Cost Recovery Program incentive, and provides a regulatory framework for third-party owners.
  • Directs the Department of Ecology to develop recommendations for a solar module recycling program.
  • Requires an independent consultant to prepare a two-phase "Smart Plan for a Smart Grid" study.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1912), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
February 2, 2015 in the House
Last action
March 10, 2016
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1912, SHB 1912

AN ACT Relating to distributed generation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1912)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1912)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1912)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1912)
  7. Referred to Technology & Economic Development. (SHB 1912)
  8. Referred to Technology & Economic Development.
  9. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  10. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  11. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1912)
  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  13. Referred to Finance. (SHB 1912)
  14. Referred to Finance.
  15. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1912)
  16. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1912)
  17. Minority; do not pass.
  18. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  21. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1912 in other sessions

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