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OR HB3863

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken Helm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Amends ORS 758.535 to establish a minimum eligibility cap of 10 megawatts for qualifying facilities (cogeneration and small power production facilities) to receive standard avoided cost rates and contracts from utilities

  • Requires the Public Utility Commission, electric cooperatives, people's utility districts, and municipal utilities to incorporate this 10-megawatt minimum threshold in their rules and policies for purchasing energy from qualifying facilities

  • Takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns sine die

  • Passed the House on April 14, 2025 and the Senate on May 13, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; and prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

Chapter 149, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment4/15/2025
Climate, Energy, and Environment3/4/2025

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