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Spokane officials back bill to delay carbon pricing on waste‑to‑energy plant, cite ratepayer, emissions concerns
Spokane County Spotlight · January 23, 2026
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Summary
Sen. Raccelli said he introduced a companion bill to delay application of the Climate Commitment Act to Spokane's waste‑to‑energy facility, arguing immediate pricing would raise utility costs and shift waste hauling to farther landfills; he said delay would buy time to pursue cleaner solutions.
Commissioner Amber Waldrep raised Spokane’s municipally operated waste‑to‑energy facility and the effect of the state’s Climate Commitment Act carbon pricing on local ratepayers. State Sen. Marcus Raccelli said he introduced a companion bill to delay the Climate…
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