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OR SB92

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum nameplate capacity for community solar projects participating in Oregon's community solar program from the current limit to five megawatts or less

  • Allows community solar projects and their subscribers to be located in different electric company service territories within Oregon, removing geographic restrictions

  • Establishes a phased capacity cap starting in 2026 at 4.5% of an electric company's 2016 system peak, increasing by 2% annually until reaching 14.5% in 2031 and beyond

  • Directs the Public Utility Commission to adopt a penalty schedule for electric companies that unreasonably delay interconnection of community solar projects

  • Requires electric companies to enter into 20-year power purchase agreements with certified community solar projects, with 10% of total program capacity reserved for low-income residential customers

Legislative Description

Relating to community solar projects.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available