SGA 9087
In CommitteeSenate
JAMES P. MOSS
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints James P. Moss to the Energy Northwest Executive Board for a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. The appointment ensures continued public representation on the board that oversees the state-owned utility’s power generation and delivery operations.
- Appoints James P. Moss as a Member of the Energy Northwest Executive Board.
- Sets the term of service from October 25, 2023, to June 30, 2026.
- Confirms the appointment is made by the Governor (implied under state law for such positions).
- Requires the appointee to serve full term unless removed earlier for cause.
Who is affected
- James P. Moss — James P. Moss is appointed to serve as a voting member of the Energy Northwest Executive Board, representing public interest and consumer perspectives in regional energy planning and operations.
- Energy Northwest — Energy Northwest, a public utility that generates and delivers electricity across Washington, will gain a new board member whose role includes oversight of operations, capital projects, and long-term energy strategy.
- Public utility customers — Ratepayers and electricity consumers across the Tri-Cities and surrounding regions may be affected indirectly through decisions about energy pricing, reliability, and clean energy transitions.
Who Is Most Affected
James P. Moss, as a newly appointed voting board member, gains formal authority to influence strategic decisions at Energy Northwest—including capital planning, rate-setting input, and clean energy transition direction. However, the role is unpaid and carries no direct financial gain; the impact is civic/leadership-oriented.
Energy Northwest gains a new board member with stated public-interest orientation, potentially strengthening oversight of operations, transparency, and long-term planning. As a public utility, its governance is already state-mandated; this appointment does not alter its legal structure or funding, only board composition.
Public utility customers may experience no direct change in rates, reliability, or service quality as a result of this appointment alone. Decisions on pricing, infrastructure investment, and decarbonization are made collectively by the full board and senior management—not by a single member—and this appointment does not shift the board’s balance of power in a way that is quantifiably significant.
The state legislature and governor retain full authority over Energy Northwest via statutory oversight and budget appropriation. This appointment does not alter legislative control or budgetary processes, so state government operations and fiscal authority remain unchanged.
Local governments in the Tri-Cities and surrounding service areas rely on Energy Northwest for power and some tax revenue. Since this appointment does not alter utility rates, capital plans, or intergovernmental agreements, local fiscal planning and service delivery are unaffected.