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Debate over liability and consumer risk as committee hears bill expanding contracting authority for non‑emitting resources
Summary
Senate Bill 60-04 would let cities, PUDs and joint operating agencies contract for CETA‑eligible renewable and non‑emitting generation, including potential early‑stage financial commitments. Supporters say it modernizes contracting; opponents say it shifts construction and financial risk to ratepayers and favors large nuclear projects.
Senate Bill 60-04 would broaden public entities’ authority to contract for renewable and non‑emitting electric generation projects consistent with the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). Committee staff described the bill as aligning older contracting statutes with CETA’s expanded definition of eligible resources, including renewable hydrogen and other technologies.
Senator Matt Behnke…
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