Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)

On May 7, 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) (E2SSB 5116, 2019), which commits Washington to an electricity supply free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

Clean electricity will allow the state to replace fossil fuels in other end uses, especially transportation, and achieve its long-term climate goals.

The Washington Department of Commerce is a key leader in implementing this law. Working with utilities, other state agencies and multiple stakeholders, Commerce will develop rules, reporting procedures and regular assessments to ensure success.

CETA: A Brief Overview (PDF)

Rulemaking schedule

Joint workshop on interpretations of use

Aug. 12, 2021, 1 to 4 p.m.

Commerce and the UTC will be holding will be holding a joint rulemaking workshop on interpretations of use provisions in RCW 19.405.040. The workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. Meeting materials will be posted ahead of the meeting.

Virtual meeting

Zoom (link)
Meeting ID: 837 6961 9560
Passcode: Energy

Dial-in

Join-by-phone: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 837 6961 9560
Passcode: 218953

Joint rulemaking workshop

Sept. 27, 2021, 1 to 4 p.m.

Commerce and the UTC will be holding a joint rulemaking workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2021. A workshop topic and meeting materials will be posted ahead of the meeting.

Virtual meeting

Zoom (link)
Meeting ID: 873 1856 3056
Passcode: Energy

Dial-in

Join-by-phone: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 873 1856 3056
Passcode: 814514

Joint rulemaking workshop

Oct. 4, 2021, 1 to 4 p.m.

Commerce and the UTC will be holding a joint rulemaking workshop from Oct. 4, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. A workshop topic and meeting materials will be made available ahead of the meeting.

Virtual meeting

Zoom (link)
Meeting ID: 842 3247 0691
Passcode: Energy

Dial-in

Join-by-phone: +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 842 3247 0691
Passcode: 073127

Past workshop materials

Materials from past meetings can be found by clicking on the PDF link below:

Past workshop materials (PDF)

Resources

Additional Resources

Revised draft CEIP template (.xslx)
Section 4(8) Guidance (.docx)
Carbon and Markets Workgroup Report (PDF)
Implementation Plan (PDF)
Equity Areas, Metrics, and Examples Handout (PDF)
Guidelines for Energy Assistance for Low-Income Households (RCW 19.405.120) (PDF)
Plans and Reports Schedule (PDF)

More about CETA

Energy Assistance under CETA (link)
2021 State Energy Strategy (link)
Electricity Markets Work Group (PDF)
Energy Independence Act (link)
Utilities and Transportation Commission (link)
Department of Ecology (link)
Department of Health (link)

Need Help?

Glenn Blackmon, Ph.D.
Manager, Energy Policy Office
ceta@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-339-5619

Sarah Vorpahl, Ph.D.
Sr. Energy Policy Specialist
ceta@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-688-6000

Austin Scharff, MSc
Energy Policy Specialist
ceta@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-764-9632