Washington HB1847 incentivizes distributed energy development on lands with minimal disruption to natural habitats and communities.

HB1847 aims to prioritize the development of distributed alternative energy resources in targeted circumstances. It encourages counties, cities, and port districts to identify and develop real property assets suitable for distributed energy, energy storage, and transmission. The bill also mandates that certain lands not be designated as forestland or agricultural land of long-term commercial significance unless a program authorizing transfer or purchase of development rights is enacted.

Washington HB1847 incentivizes distributed energy development on lands with minimal disruption to natural habitats and communities.

HB1847 aims to prioritize the development of distributed alternative energy resources in targeted circumstances. It encourages counties, cities, and port districts to identify and develop real property assets suitable for distributed energy, energy storage, and transmission. The bill also mandates that certain lands not be designated as forestland or agricultural land of long-term commercial significance unless a program authorizing transfer or purchase of development rights is enacted.