100% Clean Energy (SB 5116)
BILL SUMMARY:
This bill includes utility business reforms to align with clean energy targets of no coal by 2025, carbon-neutral by 2030, and 100% carbon-free by 2045. 80% must come from non-emitting generation while 20% can be satisfied through renewable energy credits, administrative penalty, or Energy Transformation Projects (that provide energy-related goods and services like EV infrastructure, weatherization, or renewable natural gas).
STATE:
Washington
FINAL LANGUAGE:
STATUTE:
Not applicable
AUTHOR:
Senators Carlyle, Palumbo, McCoy, Pedersen, Wellmahn, Das, Rolfes, Rockt, Wilson, and more
CO-AUTHORS:
none
SENATE VOTE:
| Yes: 29 | No: 20 |
| R: 0 | R: 20 |
| D: 29 | D: 0 |
ASSEMBLY VOTE:
| Yes: 56 | No: 42 |
| R: 0 | R: 41 |
| D: 56 | D: 1 |
FISCAL IMPACT:
LISTED SUPPORT:
Environment America/Washington, Sierra Club,
LISTED OPPOSITION:
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ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS:
REGULATIONS PROGRAM:
