Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 80. PUBLIC UTILITIES |
Chapter 80.80. Greenhouse gas emissions—Baseload electric generation performance standard. |
Section 80.80.120. Memorandum of agreement—Authorized provisions.
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- (1) A memorandum of agreement entered into pursuant to RCW 80.80.100 may include provisions to assist in the financing of emissions reductions that exceed those required by RCW 80.80.040(3)(c) by providing for the recognition of such reductions in applicable state policies and programs relating to greenhouse gas emissions, and by encouraging and advocating for the recognition of the reductions in all established and emerging emission reduction frameworks at the regional, national, or international level.(2) The governor may recommend actions to the legislature to strengthen implementation of an agreement or a proposed agreement relating to recognition of investments in emissions reductions described in subsection (1) of this section.NOTES:Findings—Purpose—2011 c 180: See note following RCW 80.80.010.