Topic: Energy

Encouraging the development of distributed energy resources.

Regarding the costs of compliance with the state energy performance standard.

Concerning approval of electric utility wildfire mitigation plans.

Allowing public utility districts to form, own, or use captive insurers.

Expanding the ability of consumer-owned utilities to enter into joint use agreements.

Exempting local governments providing certain services for projects under the jurisdiction of the energy facility siting evaluation council from certain appeals.

Encouraging renewable energy in Washington through tax policy and investment in local communities.

Authorizing utility companies to securitize certain costs related to disasters or emergencies to lower costs to customers.

Increasing transmission capacity.