Expanding equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy through community solar projects.
Summary
Terminates the application period for the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program (Production Incentive Program) June 30, 2020, rather than June 30, 2021.
Authorizes, beginning July 1, 2020, and through June 30, 2031, an administrator of an eligible community solar project to apply to the Washington State University Extension Energy Program for certification of eligibility to receive a one-time low-income community solar incentive payment from a participating electric utility on behalf of, and for the purpose of providing direct benefits to, the project's qualifying subscribers (the Community Solar Expansion Program).
Creates a new public utility tax credit in an amount equal to the low-income community solar incentive payments paid by an electric utility under the Community Solar Expansion Program.
Establishes new community solar project eligibility requirements under the Community Solar Expansion Program.
Amends the incentive rates for renewable energy systems certified under the Production Incentive Program.
Caps total incentive payments allowed for community solar projects certified under the Community Solar Expansion Program at $20 million.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2248), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗