The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) “Eligible coal plant” means a coal-fired electric generation facility that: (a) Is owned in whole or in part by more than one electrical company as of January 1, 2016; and (b) provides, as a portion of the load served by the coal-fired electric generation facility, electricity paid for in rates by customers in the state of Washington.

(2) “Eligible coal unit” means any generating unit of an eligible coal plant.

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2019 c 288: See RCW 19.405.010 and 19.405.901.