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 for sale to end-use customers or at wholesale. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that enable public utility districts to sell biogenic carbon dioxide and other marketable coproducts resulting from the processing of biogas from landfills, anaerobic digesters, and wastewater treatment facilities.

Key insertions in the bill include the definitions of "biogenic carbon dioxide" and the authorization for public utility districts to sell this substance along with other coproducts. The definition clarifies that biogenic carbon dioxide is derived from organic materials and excludes carbon dioxide from fossil fuel sources. This legislative change aims to promote the utilization of renewable resources and enhance the sustainability of energy production within the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 54.04.190
Substitute Bill: 54.04.190