Chapter 173-444 WAC – Clean Energy Transformation Rule
On January 6, 2021, Ecology adopted a new rule, Chapter 173-444 WAC, Clean Energy Transformation Rule. This rule will implement parts of the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act (or CETA, Chapter 19.405 RCW) to transition away from electricity sources that depend on fossil fuels. CETA requires:
- By 2030, at least 80 percent of the electricity used in Washington must come from clean energy sources (either renewable sources or sources that do not emit greenhouse gases).
- By 2045, all electricity used in Washington must come from clean energy sources.
The rule:
- Establishes a process to determine what types of energy transformation projects may be eligible to meet the Clean Energy Transformation Act.
- Establishes a process and requirements to develop standards, methodologies, and procedures to evaluate energy transformation projects.
- Provides methods to calculate greenhouse gas emission factors in electricity.
Rulemaking timeline
Announcement phase (CR-101)
Filing date:
Oct. 18, 2019
Announcement documents
Rule development phase
Oct. 18, 2019 – Sept. 1, 2020Public input & involvement
Public comment period (informal)
Dec. 20, 2019 – April 20, 2020; extended to May 25, 2020
Ecology's meetings with stakeholders
| Date | Documents | Location |
| Tuesday Jan. 14, 2020 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Agenda Presentation Draft rule language Meeting summary |
Ecology, Lacey (map to location) webinar * |
| Wednesday Feb. 12, 2020 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m |
Agenda Presentation Draft rule outline Economic questions Meeting summary |
Ecology, Lacey (map to location) webinar * |
|
Monday |
Agenda Presentation Meeting summary |
in-person meeting CANCELLED (reduce spread of coronavirus) webinar * |
| Thursday April 9, 2020 9 a.m. – noon |
none | RESCHEDULED for May webinar * |
| Wednesday May 13, 2020 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Agenda Presentation Meeting summary Draft rule language |
webinar * |
* Webinar information:
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To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 1-855-929-3239.
Rule proposal phase (CR-102)
Sept. 2, 2020
- Proposal notice – CR-102 form
- Proposed rule language
- Preliminary Regulatory Analyses
- SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance and Environmental Checklist
Comment period
Comments were due by October 14, 2020. We accepted comments in the following ways:
- Read comments.
- Attend a public hearing online (webinar):
Oct. 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
- Mail to: Debebe Dererie
Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Public hearing
Date/Time: Oct. 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Location: online (webinar)
Register for the webinar.
To hear the webinar better or to call in only, use your phone (instead of the computer) to call 1-855-929-3239.
Agenda: Presentation, question-and-answer session, followed by public hearing
Accessibility: To request ADA accommodation for the public hearing, email Ecology’s ADA coordinator by Sept. 29, 2020. Or call 360-407-6831, 711 (relay service), or 877-833-6341 (TTY).
Rule adoption phase (CR-103)
Jan. 6, 2021
Feb. 6, 2021
Related links
Contact information
Debebe Dererie
Rulemaking Lead
debebe.dererie@ecy.wa.gov
360-688-8103
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To request ADA accommodation for disabilities, or printed materials in a format for the visually impaired, contact Ecology's ADA Coordinator by email at ecyadacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov, or call 360-407-6831. People with impaired hearing may call Washington Relay Service at 711. People with speech disability may call TTY at 877-833-6341.