Washington Administrative Code
Title 480 - Utilities and Transportation Commission
Chapter 480-106 - Electric companies-Purchases of electricity from qualifying facilities
Section 480-106-010 - Obligations of qualifying facilities to the utility
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The owner or operator of a qualifying facility purchasing or selling electricity under this chapter must execute a written agreement with the utility stating at a minimum that:
(2) To the extent that the qualifying facility will assume responsibility for the safe operation of the interconnection facilities, the qualifying facility is not required to assume responsibility for negligent acts of the utility.
(3) The utility may operate the switching equipment described in subsection (1)(c) of this section if, in the sole opinion of the utility, continued operation of the qualifying facility in connection with the utility's system may create or contribute to a system emergency. Such a decision by the utility is subject to commission verification in accordance with WAC 480-106-070 System emergencies. The utility must endeavor to minimize any adverse effects of such operation on the owner or operator of a qualifying facility.