1770-S AMH DUER ALLI 170

SHB 1770 - H AMD 943

By Representative Duerr

ADOPTED 02/13/2022

On page 2, line 17, after "measures." insert "The 80 percent reduction requirement does not apply to the increased load for electronic vehicle charging."

On page 3, at the beginning of line 2, strike "exceed net-zero energy use" and insert "require more annual renewable production than a residential building is predicted to use"

On page 4, line 14, after "the" strike "reductions" and insert "70 percent reduction"

On page 4, line 16, after "RCW 19.27A.160" insert "in incremental steps by the 2027 energy code"

EFFECT: Provides that the 80 percent reduction in annual net energy consumption that must be achieved for new buildings does not apply to the increased load for electronic vehicle charging. Clarifies that the statewide residential reach code may not require more annual renewable production than a residential building is required to use. Clarifies that the residential reach code must achieve the 70 percent reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for residential buildings in incremental steps by July 1, 2027.

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