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OR HB3540

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Levy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Establishes a single unified cost limit for electric utilities subject to both the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and clean energy targets under ORS 469A.400 to 469A.475, rather than separate compliance cost caps

  • Exempts utilities from further compliance with RPS and clean energy requirements when cumulative rate impact exceeds 6% of annual revenue requirement

  • Maintains the existing 4% annual revenue requirement cap for utilities subject only to the renewable portfolio standard (not the clean energy targets)

  • Allows the Public Utility Commission to grant narrowly tailored exemptions limited in duration when cost thresholds are exceeded

  • Applies to compliance years beginning on or after the effective date of the Act

Legislative Description

Relating to the costs of compliance with electric energy standards for electric utilities.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Climate, Energy, and Environment2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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