(1) Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to administer and enforce the provisions of chapter 80.28 RCW that govern community solar companies. The rules establish general requirements and specific regulations for registration, consumer protection, records, and reporting for such companies.

(2) Application. The rules in this chapter apply to any community solar company, any administrator acting on behalf of a community solar company, and where specified, any investor-owned utility operating a community solar project that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission under RCW 80.04.010 or chapter 80.28 RCW. These rules also include requirements for customers, project participants, and applicants.

(3) Nonexclusivity. These rules do not relieve any community solar company from any of its duties and obligations under the laws of the state of Washington. The commission retains the authority to impose additional or different requirements on any community solar company in appropriate circumstances, consistent with the requirements of applicable law.