SB 6188 - DIGEST

     Declares that it is in the interest of Washington's economy and environment to have a competitively neutral and nonbypassable mechanism that will assure delivery of all cost-effective energy conservation, provide low-income households with energy efficiency services, and secure development of new nonhydroelectric renewable resources.

     Requires that, on or before December 1, 2003, and biennially thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the legislature on the accomplishments of the investment standard created in this act and unachieved cost-effective opportunities, and make recommendations for revisions to the standard.

     Requires that, on or before January 1, 2010, the department shall review and recommend continuation, modification, or discontinuation of the minimum investment standard based on an assessment of the effectiveness of the standard, market conditions, and unachieved opportunities.