19.29A.005 - Findings -- Intent. - Washington Statutes

Findings — Intent.

(1) The legislature finds that:

     (a) Electricity is a basic and fundamental need of all residents; and

     (b) Currently Washington's consumer-owned and investor-owned utilities offer consumers a high degree of reliability and service quality while providing some of the lowest rates in the country.

     (2) The legislature intends to:

     (a) Preserve the benefits of consumer and environmental protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates;

     (b) Ensure that all retail electrical customers have the same level of rights and protections; and

     (c) Require the adequate disclosure of the rights afforded to retail electric customers.

[1998 c 300 § 1.]