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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
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 do a study to compare the avoided costs paid under PURPA against the costs paid by IOUs to have clean power plants. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Requires the State Department of Energy to study avoided costs paid to qualifying facilities under the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act compared with the costs incurred by investor-owned utilities to acquire or maintain renewable energy generation facilities. Directs the department to submit its findings to the interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to en- ergy no later than September 15, 2026. Requires state agencies, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice necessary for the department to complete the study. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Oregon State Department of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study comparing renewable energy costs, specifically examining the expenses incurred by investor-owned utilities (IOUs) for acquiring and maintaining renewable energy generation facilities and the payments made to qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA). The study will quantify and analyze these costs, build upon previous work group findings from 2021, and assess the accuracy of avoided cost schedules by comparing contracted terms with actual payments. The department is required to seek necessary information from other state agencies, respecting confidentiality laws, and must submit a report to the legislative energy committees by September 15, 2026, which may include legislative recommendations. The bill includes a sunset provision, automatically repealing the study requirements on January 2, 2027, ensuring the research is time-limited and focused on providing specific insights into renewable energy cost dynamics.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (on 04/14/2025)
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