Concerning fair treatment of waste to energy facilities under the climate commitment act.

Summary

The bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to classify the state’s only waste‑to‑energy facility as a “covered entity” subject to greenhouse‑gas reporting and reduction requirements. By treating waste‑to‑energy systems the same as other large emitters, the law aims to ensure they meet the same emissions caps and equity goals. The change follows a 2024 Ecology study showing the facility emits less CO₂ than landfilling the same waste.

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