Wash. Admin. Code § 173-407-130

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 173-407-130 - Emissions performance standard under Part II

(1) A baseload electric generation facility or unit or baseload electric cogeneration facility or unit must comply with the GHG EPS in subsection (2) of this section in effect at the time when the facility or unit triggers the applicability in WAC 173-407-120.

(2) GHG EPS.

Table 1

GHG EPS by Time Period

GHG EPS lb GHG/MWh	First Applicable Date	Last Applicable Date
1,100	July 1, 2008	March 23, 2018
970	March 24, 2018	Determined by chapter 194-26 WAC
Chapter 194-26 WAC (Starting March 24, 2018)*

* Commerce reviews and, if appropriate, updates the GHG EPS every five years as directed by RCW 80.80.050.

(3) A facility may comply with the GHG EPS through the use of:

(a) Fuel and power plant design; or

(b) GHG emission control and sequestration methods meeting the requirements of WAC 173-407-220 or 173-218-115, as appropriate.

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-407-130

Amended by WSR 18-05-091, Filed 2/21/2018, effective 3/24/2018

Statutory Authority: Chapter 80.80 RCW. 08-14-011 (Order 07-11), § 173-407-130, filed 6/19/08, effective 7/20/08.