2995-S AMH SHMK HUGH 244

SHB 2995 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5172.1/18) 1439

By Representative Schmick

    On page 3, line 31 of the striking amendment, after "January 1," strike "2045" and insert "2050"

    On page 3, line 34 of the striking amendment, after "January 1," strike "2050" and insert "2060"

EFFECT:   Extends the date by which electric utilities and market customers must achieve a 100 percent reduction in fossil fuel usage for the generation of electricity to January 1, 2050, rather than January 1, 2045. Authorizes the Utilities and Transportation Commission or the Department of Commerce to extend this deadline to a date no later than January 1, 2060, if doing so is found to be beneficial for ensuring reliability or reducing long-term costs to ratepayers.

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