Solar Panel Takeback Program Delay
Agency
Ecology, Department of
Title of action
Solar Panel Takeback Program Delay
Date significant agency action was initiated
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Category
Agency-request legislation
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
Ecology is submitting agency request legislation to request a delay in the effective dates in Washington’s Solar Panel Takeback Program law. The state’s clean energy transition is facing a setback if a provision in the solar panel stewardship and takeback program goes into effect on July 1, 2025. The agency request legislation will enable the industry to legally continue operating in the state while solutions are being developed and allows for the creation of a facilitated advisory committee to identify issues with the law and develop recommendations for adjustment.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Ecology will be conducting an Environmental Justice Assessment during the month of September. We will share information and opportunities for public comment on our website and through email. We intend to provide an online public meeting, individual and small group meetings. Additionally, Ecology will accept written and online public comments.
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
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