Resource Adequacy in Washington State

The UTC and the Washington State Department of Commerce co-host resource adequacy meetings to help ensure Washington has a reliable and affordable electricity supply.

Resource adequacy means having enough electricity available to meet customer needs at all times, even during extreme weather. The UTC and Commerce bring together utilities, regional planners, other experts, and the public to discuss how to plan for future electricity demand, improve coordination, and make sure the state has the power it needs.

State law (RCW 19.280.065) requires the UTC and Commerce to hold at least one of these meetings every year. Topics include electricity demand and supply, how utilities are working together to keep the grid reliable, and steps being taken to prepare for the future. A summary of each meeting is sent to the governor and Legislature within 60 days.

Upcoming Meetings

The next resource adequacy meeting will be held on Monday, September 22, from 1-5pm, in-person at UTC headquarters and online. This meeting will focus on longer term resource adequacy topics, like meetings from previous years. Notice, agenda, and more attendance details will be posted to this website and Docket UE-210096 by the end of August.

Meeting Materials and Presentations

Materials from past and upcoming meetings, including presentations, reports, and supporting documents, can be accessed below:

2025 Meeting Resources

• June 5 Agenda

• June 5 Notice

June 5 Presentation Materials

•          - UTC_COM Presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting      
•          - WECC Presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - WPP WRAP presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - BPA Presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - WA Climate office Presentation Updated Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - PSE Presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - Avista Presenting Spring 2025 RA Meeting
•          - PAC Presentation Spring 2025 RA Meeting 

2024 Meeting Resources

• Meeting Summary
• Agenda
• Presentation Materials

Past Meeting Resources

• 2023 Meeting Resources
• 2022 Meeting Resources
• 2021 Meeting Resources

Meeting Recordings

A recording of the most recent resource adequacy meeting is available below, in addition to within the docket housing these meetings, UE-210096:

Previous Meeting Recordings

Washington’s Resource Adequacy Efforts

Washington’s electricity system is undergoing significant changes as the state transitions to 100% clean energy under the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). The UTC and Commerce play a critical role in ensuring that utilities can provide sufficient electricity while meeting clean energy mandates.

For more details about resource adequacy efforts in Washington state, visit the Commerce Resource Adequacy page.