# RCW 19.260.010: RCW 19.260.010: Findings

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.260.010
- **Heading:** RCW 19.260.010: Findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 260 / Section 010

## Text

The legislature finds that appliance standards and design requirements: (1) For certain products sold or installed in the state assure consumers and businesses that such products meet minimum efficiency performance levels thus saving money on utility bills. (2) Save energy and reduce pollution and other environmental impacts associated with the production, distribution, and use of electricity and natural gas. (3) Contribute to the economy of Washington by helping to better balance energy supply and demand, thus reducing pressure for higher natural gas and electricity prices. By saving consumers and businesses money on energy bills, efficiency standards help the state and local economy, since energy bill savings can be spent on local goods and services. (4) Can make electricity systems more reliable by reducing the strain on the electricity grid during peak demand periods. Furthermore, improved energy efficiency can reduce or delay the need for new power plants, power transmission lines, and power distribution system upgrades. (5) Help ensure renters have the same access to energy efficient appliances as homeowners.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.260.010 RCW 19.260.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.260.020 RCW 19.260.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.260.030 RCW 19.260.030: Application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.260.040 RCW 19.260.040: Minimum efficiency standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.260.050 RCW 19.260.050: Limit on sale or installation of products required to meet or exceed standards in RCW 19.260.040.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.260.060 RCW 19.260.060: Department—Authority to adopt rules that reference federal standards—Recommended updates to standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S060.md)
- [RCW 19.260.070 RCW 19.260.070: Manufacturers must test products—Certification—Rules—Identification of products—Complaints—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.260.080 RCW 19.260.080: Electric storage water heaters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C260_S080.md)

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