# WAC 480-109-020: WAC 480-109-020. Application of rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 480-109-020
- **Heading:** WAC 480-109-020. Application of rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 480 / Chapter 480-109 / Section 480-109-020

## Text

(1) The rules in this chapter apply to any electric utility that is subject to the commission's jurisdiction under RCW 80.04.010 and chapter 80.28 RCW.
(2) Any affected person may ask the commission to review the interpretation of these rules by a utility by making an informal complaint under WAC 480-07-910 , Informal complaints, or by filing a formal complaint under WAC 480-07-370 , Pleadings — General.
(3) No exception from the provisions of any rule in this chapter is permitted without prior written authorization by the commission. Such exceptions may be granted only if consistent with the public interest, the purposes underlying regulation, and applicable law. Any deviation from the provisions of any rule in this chapter without prior commission authorization will be subject to penalties as provided by law.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 480-109-010 WAC 480-109-010. Purpose and scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_010.md)
- [WAC 480-109-020 WAC 480-109-020. Application of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_020.md)
- [WAC 480-109-030 WAC 480-109-030. Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-109 WAC](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_030.md)
- [WAC 480-109-040 WAC 480-109-040. Additional requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_040.md)
- [WAC 480-109-050 WAC 480-109-050. Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_050.md)
- [WAC 480-109-060 WAC 480-109-060. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_060.md)
- [WAC 480-109-070 WAC 480-109-070. Administrative penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_070.md)
- [WAC 480-109-100 WAC 480-109-100. Energy efficiency resource standard](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_100.md)
- [WAC 480-109-110 WAC 480-109-110. Conservation advisory group](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_110.md)
- [WAC 480-109-120 WAC 480-109-120. Conservation planning and reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_120.md)
- [WAC 480-109-130 WAC 480-109-130. Conservation cost recovery adjustment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_130.md)
- [WAC 480-109-200 WAC 480-109-200. Renewable portfolio standard](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_200.md)
- [WAC 480-109-210 WAC 480-109-210. Renewable portfolio standard reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_210.md)
- [WAC 480-109-220 WAC 480-109-220. Alternatives to the renewable resource requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_480_109_220.md)

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