ESSB 5840 -
By Representative DeBolt
ADOPTED 04/17/2009
On page 2, line 13 of the amendment, after "resource" strike "other
than fresh water" and insert "((other than fresh water))"
On page 2, beginning on line 19 of the amendment, after "(b)"
strike all material through "(d)" on line 33 and insert "((Incremental
electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements completed
after March 31, 1999, to hydroelectric generation projects owned by a
qualifying utility and located in the Pacific Northwest or to
hydroelectric generation in irrigation pipes and canals located in the
Pacific Northwest, where the additional generation in either case does
not result in new water diversions or impoundments))"
On page 3, line 2 of the amendment, after "section" insert "; or
(c) Electricity from an existing generation facility powered by a
fresh water renewable resource that commenced operation before March
31, 1999"
On page 3, beginning on line 33 of the amendment, after "resource"
strike all material through "water" on line 34 and insert "((where the
generation facility is not powered by fresh water))"
EFFECT: Permits electricity from new and existing generation facilities powered by a fresh water renewable resource to qualify as an eligible renewable resource. Modifies the definition of renewable energy credits to allow tradable certificates of proof of at least one megawatt-hour from generation facilities powered by fresh water.