Washington SB6172 eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants.

Washington SB6172 amends existing laws to eliminate 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 electric generation facilities in operation before July 22, 2011, or on long-term coal transition power purchases by electric utilities. The legislation also aims to prevent emissions leakage to other locations and encourages the siting of new or expanded facilities with lower carbon emitting processes.

Washington SB6172 eliminates preferential treatment for coal-fired electric generating plants.

Washington SB6172 amends existing laws to eliminate 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 electric generation facilities in operation before July 22, 2011, or on long-term coal transition power purchases by electric utilities. The legislation also aims to prevent emissions leakage to other locations and encourages the siting of new or expanded facilities with lower carbon emitting processes.