(1) The rules in this chapter require utilities to solicit bids, rank project proposals, and identify any bidders that meet the minimum selection criteria. The rules in this chapter do not establish the sole procedures utilities must use to acquire new resources. Utilities may construct electric resources, operate conservation programs, purchase power through negotiated contracts, or take other action to satisfy their public service obligations.
(2) The commission will consider the information obtained through these bidding procedures when it evaluates the performance of the utility in rate and other proceedings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040,
80.04.160, and
34.05.220. WSR 19-13-031 (Docket U-161024, General Order R-597), § 480-107-001, filed 6/12/19, effective 7/13/19. Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040 and
80.04.160. WSR 06-08-025 (Docket No. UE-030423, General Order No. R-530), § 480-107-001, filed 3/28/06, effective 4/28/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040,
80.04.160,
81.04.160, and
34.05.353. WSR 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-107-001, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040 and
80.04.160. WSR 89-15-043 (Order R-304, Docket No. U-89-2814-R), § 480-107-001, filed 7/18/89.]