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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5027: Distributed generation

Concerning distributed generation.

Summary

  • Reduces the maximum incentive rate provided for each kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by a renewable energy system to increase the effectiveness of the existing renewable energy investment cost recovery program. Transfers the program management, technical review, and tracking responsibilities of the department of revenue to the Washington State University extension energy program.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
John McCoy (D-38)
Introduced
January 10, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to distributed generation;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: John McCoy (D-38)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Christine Rolfes D-23Maralyn Chase D-32Karen Keiser D-33

Votes

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

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Energy, Environment & Technology.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Energy, Environment & Telecommunications.

SB 5027 in other sessions

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