The bill amends RCW 54.04.190 to expand the authority of public utility districts in Washington State regarding the production and sale of renewable energy products. It allows these districts to produce and distribute renewable natural gas, green electrolytic hydrogen, and renewable hydrogen for internal operations and sale to end-use customers or at wholesale. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon dioxide and other marketable coproducts resulting from biogas processing, specifically from landfills, anaerobic digesters, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key insertions in the bill include the authorization for public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon dioxide and other coproducts, as well as a definition for "biogenic carbon dioxide," which encompasses carbon dioxide produced from organic material decomposition and processing, excluding that from fossil fuels. The bill maintains existing restrictions on public utility districts regarding the ownership and operation of natural gas distribution pipelines, while allowing them to own interconnection pipelines for renewable energy products. Overall, the legislation aims to promote the production and sale of renewable energy and coproducts, supporting environmental sustainability initiatives in the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 54.04.190
Substitute Bill: 54.04.190
Bill as Passed Legislature: 54.04.190
Session Law: 54.04.190