Bill
HB 1712
Allowing the use of electricity generated by qualified biomass facilities in the Pacific Northwest to meet renewable resource requirements.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Stephanie Barnard and 4 co-sponsors
HB 1712 allows Pacific Northwest biomass electricity to count toward Washington's renewable energy requirements, potentially lowering utility compliance costs while raising environmental impact questions.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.