# RCW 19.285.080: RCW 19.285.080: Rule making

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 19.285.080
- **Heading:** RCW 19.285.080: Rule making
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 19 / Chapter 285 / Section 080

## Text

(1) The commission may adopt rules to ensure the proper implementation and enforcement of this chapter as it applies to investor-owned utilities. (2) The department shall adopt rules concerning only process, timelines, and documentation to ensure the proper implementation of this chapter as it applies to qualifying utilities that are not investor-owned utilities. Those rules include, but are not limited to, rules associated with a qualifying utility's development of conservation targets under RCW 19.285.040 (1); a qualifying utility's decision to pursue alternative compliance in RCW 19.285.040 (2) (d) or (i) or 19.285.050 (1); the format and content of reports required in RCW 19.285.070 ; and the development of a methodology for calculating baseline levels of generation under RCW 19.285.030 (12)(f). Nothing in this subsection may be construed to restrict the rate-making authority of the commission or a qualifying utility as otherwise provided by law. (3) The commission and department may coordinate in developing rules related to process, timelines, and documentation that are necessary for implementation of this chapter. (4) Pursuant to the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, rules needed for the implementation of this chapter must be adopted by December 31, 2007. These rules may be revised as needed to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 19.285.010 RCW 19.285.010: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S010.md)
- [RCW 19.285.020 RCW 19.285.020: Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S020.md)
- [RCW 19.285.030 RCW 19.285.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S030.md)
- [RCW 19.285.040 RCW 19.285.040: Energy conservation and renewable energy targets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S040.md)
- [RCW 19.285.045 RCW 19.285.045: Energy conservation and renewable energy targets—Analysis and advisory opinion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S045.md)
- [RCW 19.285.050 RCW 19.285.050: Resource costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S050.md)
- [RCW 19.285.060 RCW 19.285.060: Accountability and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S060.md)
- [RCW 19.285.070 RCW 19.285.070: Reporting and public disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S070.md)
- [RCW 19.285.080 RCW 19.285.080: Rule making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S080.md)
- [RCW 19.285.900 RCW 19.285.900: Construction—2007 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 937).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S900.md)
- [RCW 19.285.902 RCW 19.285.902: Short title—2007 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 937).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T19_C285_S902.md)

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