BILL REQ. #:  H-1628.1 

Read first time 02/21/13.   Referred to Committee on Environment.

     AN ACT Relating to designating certain hydroelectric generation from a generation facility located in irrigation pipes, irrigation canals, and wastewater pipes as an eligible renewable resource under chapter 19.285 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 87.03 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 87.03 RCW to read as follows:
     The generation of electricity by an irrigation district as provided in RCW 87.03.015, from water power made available by and as a part of irrigation district water conveyance and distribution facilities, waste ways, and drainage water facilities shall be considered an eligible renewable resource that qualifies for renewable energy credit as provided in chapter 19.285 RCW.