Section 480-107-001 - Purpose and scope(1) The rules in this chapter establish the requirements for various utility solicitations and procurements, including provisions governing competitive solicitations, all-source RFPs, targeted RFPs, independent evaluators and system emergencies. The rules in this chapter do not establish the sole procedures a utility may use to acquire new resources. A utility may construct new resources, operate conservation and efficiency resource programs, purchase power through negotiated contracts, or take other action to satisfy the utility's public service obligations.(2) The commission will consider the information the utility obtained through its acquisition efforts when the commission evaluates the performance of the utility in rate and other proceedings.Wash. Admin. Code § 480-107-001
Amended by WSR 19-15-031, Filed 6/12/2019, effective 7/13/2019Amended by WSR 21-02-023, Filed 12/28/2020, effective 12/31/2020Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 06-08-025 (Docket No. UE-030423, General Order No. R-530), § 480-107-001, filed 3/28/06, effective 4/28/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.353. 03-22-046 (Docket No. A-030832, General Order No. R-509), § 480-107-001, filed 10/29/03, effective 11/29/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.04.160. 89-15-043 (Order R-304, Docket No. U-89-2814-R), § 480-107-001, filed 7/18/89.