BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2346
HB 2346: Renewable energy promotion
Promoting a sustainable, local renewable energy industry through modifying renewable energy system tax incentives and providing guidance for renewable energy system component recycling.
Summary
Extends the expiration date and per-utility limit for the Public Utility Tax credit that funds annual payments made by utilities to customers under the Renewable Energy Investment Cost Recovery Incentive Program (Cost Recovery Program).
Expires certain solar sales and use tax exemptions at the end of June 2016 instead of in 2018 or 2020.
Replaces the Cost Recovery Program with a new production incentive that has a different rate structure and eligibility requirements and shifts administration of the incentive to the Washington State University Extension Energy Program.
Requires the Department of Ecology to provide guidance for and enforcement of manufacturers' self-directed solar module stewardship and take-back programs.
From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2346), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not passDid not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
AN ACT Relating to promoting a sustainable, local renewable energy industry through modifying renewable energy system tax incentives and providing guidance for renewable energy system component recycling;