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OR HB2566

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Adds "stand-alone energy resilience projects" as a new eligible category for grants under Oregon's Community Renewable and Resilient Energy Grant Program, separate from community renewable energy projects

  • Defines stand-alone energy resilience projects as those that support energy resilience of, or prevent outages from natural hazards to, structures or facilities essential to public welfare

  • Stand-alone energy resilience project grants cover up to 50% of project costs, capped at $250,000, compared to up to $1 million for community renewable energy projects

  • Allocates 20% of available grant funds in each funding cycle specifically for stand-alone energy resilience projects, with 50% or more reserved for projects serving qualifying environmental justice communities

  • Projects must be located outside cities with populations of 500,000 or more and comply with state and local laws; any energy generation systems included must be renewable energy systems

Legislative Description

Relating to the State Department of Energy's community renewable and resilient energy grant program.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/26/2025
Climate, Energy, and Environment1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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