35.92.355 - Energy conservation -- Legislative findings. - Washington Statutes

Energy conservation — Legislative findings.

The conservation of energy in all forms and by every possible means is found and declared to be a public purpose of highest priority. The legislature further finds and declares that all municipal corporations, quasi municipal corporations, and other political subdivisions of the state which are engaged in the generation, sale, or distribution of energy should be granted the authority to develop and carry out programs which will conserve resources, reduce waste, and encourage more efficient use of energy by consumers.

     In order to establish the most effective statewide program for energy conservation, the legislature hereby encourages any company, corporation, or association engaged in selling or furnishing utility services to assist their customers in the acquisition and installation of materials and equipment, for compensation or otherwise, for the conservation or more efficient use of energy. The use of appropriate tree plantings for energy conservation is encouraged as part of these programs.

[1993 c 204 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 239 § 1.]

Notes: Findings -- 1993 c 204: See note following RCW 35.92.390.

Effective date -- Contingency -- 1979 ex.s. c 239: See note following RCW 35.92.360.