Addressing emerging large energy use facilities.

Summary

The bill adds new definitions to Washington’s energy statutes, creating the term “emerging large energy use facility” for sites like data centers that draw 20 MW or more. It directs the state to protect consumer energy costs, keep the electric grid reliable, require disclosure of resource use, and move toward 100 % clean energy. The measure affects utilities, large data‑center operators, and Washington consumers.

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