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OR SB1160

Relating to the deployment of renewable energy projects; prescribing an effective date.


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells ODOE to study making some renewable energy projects in this state. Tells ODOE to give a report on the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Digest: Tells ODOE to study the costs and benefits of renewable energy projects in this state. Directs ODOE to give a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7). Requires the State Department of Energy to carry out a cost-benefit analysis on deploying study developing certain renewable energy projects in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy not later than September 30, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Department of Energy (ODOE) to conduct a comprehensive study on renewable energy projects in Oregon, focusing on three specific types of projects: qualifying facilities under state and federal regulations, and small-scale renewable energy projects with a generating capacity of 20 megawatts or less. The study will examine the financial costs of developing these projects and analyze potential secondary benefits such as energy resiliency and reliability. ODOE is required to collect necessary data from project owners, developers, and public utilities, with assistance from the Public Utility Commission, while balancing public information needs with the proprietary interests of project owners and utility providers. The department must submit a report to the legislative energy committees by September 30, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations. The bill includes a sunset provision that repeals the study requirement on January 2, 2027, and will take effect 91 days after the adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of renewable energy project development and its potential impacts in Oregon.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President. (on 04/08/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1160
Open Government Impact Statement for SB1160 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/90059
SB 1160 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/300451
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1160/Senate%20Amendments%20to%20Introduced
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1160/A-Engrossed
Staff Measure Summary for SB1160 A (Senate) for the Senate Committee On Energy and Environment https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89347
Fiscal Impact Statement for SB1160 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89189
Revenue Impact Statement for SB1160 A https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89128
IS_Impact SB 1160 1 https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/298753
SB 1160 -1 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/297848
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-04-02) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27610
Senate Committee On Energy and Environment (2025-03-26) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/ProposedAmendment/27609
SB 1160 (witness registration) https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/297143
SB 1160 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/296030
Open Government Impact Statement for SB1160 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/86934
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/SB1160/Introduced
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