Bill > HB2656

This bill modifies Oregon's existing net metering law to remove restrictions on solar net metering systems and clarify interconnection requirements. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Public Utility Commission, municipal electric utilities, electric cooperatives, and people's utility districts from setting a maximum cap on the cumulative generating capacity of solar net metering systems that can be interconnected to the electrical grid. Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows customers who generate their own electricity (typically through solar panels) to receive credit for the electricity they send back to the electric grid. The bill maintains existing provisions that require electric utilities to allow net metering facilities to interconnect using standard meters capable of measuring electricity flow in two directions, and it continues to protect customer-generators from excessive fees. The legislation aims to promote solar energy adoption by removing potential barriers to interconnection and ensuring that customers can more easily install and benefit from solar power systems on their premises, including locations on the territorial sea or outer continental shelf, as long as they meet safety and performance standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2656