UTC Clean Energy Bulletin
New workshops, rulemakings, and upcoming dates
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission invites the public to participate in its work to implement Washington’s 2019 clean energy legislation.
The 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) requires electric utilities to transition to a carbon-neutral supply of electricity by 2030 and source 100% of their electricity from renewable or non-carbon-emitting sources by 2045.
The commission is conducting numerous rulemakings, workgroups, and other proceedings to implement these changes along with other energy legislation enacted during the 2019 session.
New announcements
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Commission headquarters remain closed to the public. Our staff are following Gov. Inslee’s phased reopening plan by teleworking. Open meetings and other official business will continue remotely during this closure. Please see the commission’s COVID-19 response page for more information on impacts to our operations and regulated industries.
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IRP and CEIP rulemakings (docket UE-190698 and UE-191023). On Nov. 5, the commission issued a notice of opportunity to file written comments by 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 on stakeholder filed draft rule language addressing compliance, verification, and documentation of “use” in RCW 19.405.040(1).
Upcoming events and deadlines
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Nov. 12
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Comments due
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IRP and CEIP rulemakings (dockets UE-190698 and UE-191023). On Oct. 14, the commission issued a notice of opportunity to file written comments and a notice of a proposed rule adoption hearing. The commission also released its CR-102 proposed draft rules and informed the public that the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102) will be filed with the Office of the Code Reviser by Oct. 21, 2020. Comments on the proposed rules are due Nov. 12.
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Dec. 1
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Workshop
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Energy assistance policy statement (docket UE-200629). The commission invites stakeholders and the public to a workshop about energy assistance related to Section 12 of the Clean Energy Transformation Act. The workshop will help the commission determine guidance for the policy statement (docket UE-200629) tentatively scheduled for early 2021. Additional details including potential discussion topics and workshop time will be provided in the near future.
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Dec. 1
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Comments due
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Purchases of electricity rulemaking (docket UE-190837). On Nov. 3, the commission issued a notice of opportunity to file written comments on the purchase of electricity CR-102 proposed draft rules by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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IRP and CEIP rulemakings (docket UE-190698 and UE-191023). On Nov. 5, the commission issued a notice of opportunity to file written comments by 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3 on stakeholder filed draft rule language addressing compliance, verification, and documentation of “use” in RCW 19.405.040(1).
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Dec. 9
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Adoption hearing
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IRP and CEIP rulemakings (dockets UE-190698 and UE-191023). The commission will hold a public hearing for the adoption of proposed rules in its IRP and CEIP rulemaking. The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, the commission will host the adoption hearing virtually. Interested persons may comment on the proposed rules at the hearing.
To participate via Microsoft Teams, please use this link. To participate by phone, call (253) 372-2181 and enter the Conference ID: 918 823 796#.
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Dec. 14
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Adoption hearing
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Purchases of electricity rulemaking (docket UE-190837). On Nov. 3, the commission issued a notice of the adoption hearing at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Dec.14.
To participate via Microsoft Teams, please use this link. To participate by phone, call (253) 372-2181 and enter the Conference ID: 733 235 722#.
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Tell us what you think
Voice your opinion on Washington state’s transition to 100% clean energy by participating in the proceedings above. To file a comment in UTC rulemakings, click here.
The commission is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participants with disabilities at its facilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for these workshops or meetings, please contact the commission at least one business day prior to the event by calling 1-360-664-1132 or by sending an email to human_resources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
For more information on the UTC’s implementation of the Clean Energy Transformation Act, visit www.utc.wa.gov/CETA.
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