On May 3, 2021, the commission filed its Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (CR-101) with the Code Reviser, initiating this rulemaking to promulgate new rules to implement certain sections of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) regarding market purchases of electricity, and centered implementation of Chapter 19.405 RCW. The Commission also issued a Notice inviting interested persons to file written comments on the treatment of energy storage with responses due on the revised deadline of Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
One May 17, 2021, the commission issued a Notice inviting comment on issues related to double counting, market purchases of electricity and the interpretation of compliance with RCW 19.405.040(1)(a). Comments are due Monday, June 14, 2021.
On May 27, 2021, the commission issued a Notice of two Joint Workshops, one on June 9, 2021, at 1 p.m., and one on June 22, 2021, at 9 a.m.
On March 23, 2022, the commission issued a Notice of Opportunity to File Comments on Draft Rules and Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption Hearing. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022. The virtual hearing is set for Friday, May 6, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. Participate online. Or, join by phone at 253- 215 8782, using conference ID: 999 7365 9661#, Passcode: 317768#.
On June 29, 2022, the commission issued General Order R-604 Order Amending and Adopting Certain Rules Permanently.
On Feb. 22, 2024, the commission held a virtual workshop and provided an opportunity to file written comments.
On May 30, 2024, the commission issued a Notice of Opportunity to File Written Analysis and Comments on Effects of Draft Rules. The deadline for comments is June 21, 2024, at 5 p.m.
On Nov. 4, 2024, the commission issued a Notice of Opportunity to File Written Comments on Draft Rules. The deadline for submitting comments is Nov. 27, 2024, at 5 p.m.
On Apr. 1, 2025, the commission issued a Notice of Opportunity to File Written Comments on Draft Rules. The deadline for submitting comments is Apr. 18, 2025, at 5 p.m.
On Apr. 4, 2025, the commission issued a Notice Extending Deadline to Respond until Apr. 25, 2025, at 5 p.m.
On July 18, 2025, the commission filed with the Code Reviser its Proposed Rulemaking (CR-102), to be published under WSR#25-15-112. This Rulemaking specifically finishes unresolved questions from the previously adopted rules, interpreting and implementing RCW 19.405.040 (1)(a) regarding the use of electricity for compliance with RCW 19.405.030 through RCW 19.405.050 and other portions of chapter RCW 19.405 that may be affected by these portions of CETA. Also on July 18, the commission issued Notice of Opportunity to File Written Comments on Draft Rules and Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption Hearing. Comments are due by Aug.19, 2025, and the hybrid adoption hearing will be held on Sept. 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. To participate via Zoom, use the following link: Click here to join meeting. To participate by phone, call (253) 215-8782 and enter the Meeting ID: 872 3631 5439# and the Passcode: 101344#. Participate in person at the commission's hearing room, located at 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, Washinton.
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