Eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants in Washington.

Washington HB2367 eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants. The bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from imposing greenhouse gas emission performance standards or other requirements on coal-fired plants in operation before July 22, 2011. It also repeals certain exemptions for coal-fired plants. The bill aims to ensure a level playing field for all energy sources and prevent emissions leakage to other jurisdictions.

Eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants in Washington.

Washington HB2367 eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants. The bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from imposing greenhouse gas emission performance standards or other requirements on coal-fired plants in operation before July 22, 2011. It also repeals certain exemptions for coal-fired plants. The bill aims to ensure a level playing field for all energy sources and prevent emissions leakage to other jurisdictions.