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OR HB3469
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christine Drazan
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AI Summary
- Hydroelectric facilities and equipment generating electricity through hydroelectric energy become fully eligible for Oregon's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) compliance, regardless of when the facility became operational
- Removes existing restrictions that limited hydroelectric RPS eligibility to facilities built after January 1, 1995, efficiency upgrades, or certified low-impact facilities
- Eliminates the 50 average megawatt cap for utility-owned low-impact hydroelectric facilities and the 40 average megawatt cap for non-utility facilities previously allowed under RPS
- Removes requirements that hydroelectric facilities be located outside protected waterway areas to qualify for RPS compliance
- Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relating to energy; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Climate, Energy, and Environment2/6/2025
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