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This bill modifies Oregon's existing law regarding community solar projects by expanding participation opportunities and restricting the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) ability to limit program capacity. Specifically, the bill allows community solar projects to participate in the program regardless of their size (nameplate capacity), location within the state, or the electric company service territory of their owners or subscribers. The bill prohibits the PUC from establishing a program capacity limit that is less than 25 percent of an electric company's retail electricity load as of September 25, 2021, and prevents the commission from setting limits on capacity increases after that date. Community solar projects are defined as solar photovoltaic energy systems that allow customers to share the costs and benefits of electricity generation, with owners having proportional ownership of panels or infrastructure and subscribers leasing part of a project for at least 10 years. The bill maintains existing provisions that require projects to have at least one solar system with a minimum 25-kilowatt generating capacity, be located in Oregon, and serve electricity consumers within the state. The legislation aims to make community solar more accessible and support the state's clean energy goals by removing barriers to project development and participation.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1055