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OR SB17
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kim Thatcher
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AI Summary
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Municipal solid waste-to-energy facilities that became operational before January 1, 1995 would become eligible for renewable energy certificates (RECs) under Oregon's renewable portfolio standard
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Eligibility is limited to up to 11 average megawatts of electricity generated per calendar year from the direct combustion of biogenic material (organic waste components)
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Facilities must register with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System to qualify for RECs
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Amends ORS 469A.020 and 469A.031 to clarify that the 11 megawatt cap applies specifically to biogenic material combustion, not total facility output
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Sponsored at the request of Marion County Commissioners, which operates a waste-to-energy facility in Brooks, Oregon
Legislative Description
Relating to the eligibility to use electricity generated from waste for renewable energy certificates.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025