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December 22, 2024

Washington

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FERC OKs WEIM Changes for Washington Cap-and-trade Costs
The Western EIM tariff changes allow generators to include the costs of GHG compliance associated with Washington’s cap-and-trade program in their energy bids.
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Washington Poised to Become Net Electricity Importer by 2050
The push for decarbonization will transform Washington from a key exporter of electricity to a net importer by mid-century, a state agency has found.
Washington State Democrats
Wash. Bill Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Buildout
A bill to boost construction of renewable power in Washington picked up support — ranging from strong to conditional — at a key Senate hearing.
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Wash. Bill Would Require Study on Wind Turbine Blade Disposal
Washington lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require a state study on disposing and recycling blades from wind turbines.
Building Industry Association of Washington
Washington Home Builders, Realtors Balk at Climate Role in Local Planning
A bill to make climate change part of local governments’ land-use planning in Washington has wide support but real estate groups said they are opposed.
Twin Transit Authority, Lewis County, Wash.
Washington Hydrogen Bill Praised, Panned
A bill encouraging public authorities in Washington to manufacture hydrogen drew praise from transit agencies and criticism from the state’s business community.
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Estimates $1.5B in Cap-and-Trade Revenue Through 2024
Washington officials said cap-and-trade auctions could raise $1.5 billion through FY 2024 while new fuel standards will boost gas by about one cent per gallon.
Washington State House Democrats
Washington Drought Bill Wins Backing
A bill to provide funding to deal with Washington’s droughts received strong support in a legislative hearing.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Cap-and-trade Revenues Still an Unknown for Wash. Lawmakers
Washington lawmakers won’t know until mid-March how much cap-and-trade revenue they will be able to spend during the 2023-25 budget period.
Architectural Resources Group
Climate Still on Washington Agenda After Landmark Legislative Sessions
Washington’s 2023 legislature will offer less revolutionary climate action compared with previous years, but many environmental bills are still in the works.

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