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Washington state proposes changes to electric utility carbon allowance rules for 2027-30

Published 22:30 on November 13, 2025 / Last updated at 22:30 on November 13, 2025 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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Washington state regulators on Thursday outlined proposed changes to how electric utilities receive and use no-cost carbon allowances under its cap-and-invest programme, including revised allocation calculations, updated administrative-cost relief, and potential consignment requirements for the next compliance period.
Washington state regulators on Thursday outlined proposed changes to how electric utilities receive and use no-cost carbon allowances under its cap-and-invest programme, including revised allocation calculations, updated administrative-cost relief, and potential consignment requirements for the next compliance period.


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