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OR HB3247
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Diehl
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AI Summary
- Electric companies must acquire a replacement generating resource providing reliable or dispatchable electricity before retiring any power plant that provides reliable or dispatchable electricity
- "Reliable electricity" is defined as generation with 80% or greater performance standard that is not subject to intermittent availability
- "Dispatchable electricity" is defined as power readily available upon request and adjustable to match demand
- Public Utility Commission must seek federal waivers when companies propose retiring plants due to federal regulations imposing increased costs, and must file civil lawsuits seeking injunctions if waivers cannot be obtained
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relating to the supply of electricity in this state; prescribing an effective date.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Climate, Energy, and Environment1/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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