Establishes a statewide low-income energy assistance program in Washington to reduce energy burden for low-income households.

The bill establishes a statewide low-income energy assistance program within the Department of Commerce to reduce energy burden for low-income households in Washington. The program aims to provide monetary assistance, such as grants or discounts, to lower energy costs for eligible households. The department must begin providing assistance by July 1, 2026, and must write rules to implement the program. Gas and electric companies must either participate in the program or have their own low-income energy assistance programs that meet certain participation thresholds.

Establishes a statewide low-income energy assistance program in Washington to reduce energy burden for low-income households.

The bill establishes a statewide low-income energy assistance program within the Department of Commerce to reduce energy burden for low-income households in Washington. The program aims to provide monetary assistance, such as grants or discounts, to lower energy costs for eligible households. The department must begin providing assistance by July 1, 2026, and must write rules to implement the program. Gas and electric companies must either participate in the program or have their own low-income energy assistance programs that meet certain participation thresholds.