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OregonHB 20652025 Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the interconnection process; and prescribing an effective date.

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Microgrid projects get free reviews and deadlines

Consultants can submit preliminary microgrid designs, and Oregon utilities must give free written feedback within 30 days. Feedback must identify possible compliance problems or needed changes; consultants can use it in final applications. A study report stamped by a professional engineer counts as final for utility review, not automatic project approval. Utilities must prioritize applications that meet published standards and use utility data and feedback, deciding them within 90 days of submission. Utilities alone approve or deny connections based on safety, reliability, and published standards; federally regulated connections are excluded.

Oregon utility regulator gets more spending authority

The law raises the Oregon Public Utility Commission’s utility-program spending limit by $335,136. This increase supports the microgrid connection rules for the two-year budget period beginning July 1, 2025. It is spending authority, not a direct household payment. The act takes effect on the 91st day after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns for good.

Microgrid applicants get study choices with costs

Oregon microgrid applicants can use utility studies or hire consultants, subject to the utility’s reasonable review and approval. Applicants must cover reasonable utility study costs; utilities can also hire consultants as technical collaborators. After a consultant’s written request, utilities must supply needed grid data within 21 days, unless otherwise agreed. Data must be in a standard computer-readable format, and utilities can charge reasonable, actual preparation and delivery costs. Utilities can withhold data for grid security or legal reasons, but must provide a mutually acceptable alternative. They must identify proprietary information and name a contact to explain data and help during design. These rules exclude connections under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission jurisdiction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 100 • No: 8

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

Yes: 26 • No: 3

House vote • 6/23/2025

Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed.

Yes: 42 • No: 2

legislature vote • 6/17/2025

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 21 • No: 2

House vote • 4/8/2025

Climate, Energy, and Environment: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 11 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 471, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.

    8/7/2025House

  2. Governor signed.

    7/17/2025House

  3. President signed.

    6/26/2025Senate

  4. Speaker signed.

    6/26/2025House

  5. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed.

    6/24/2025Senate

  6. Second reading.

    6/24/2025Senate

  7. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

    6/24/2025Senate

  8. Referred to Ways and Means.

    6/23/2025Senate

  9. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

    6/23/2025Senate

  10. Third reading. Carried by Lively. Passed.

    6/23/2025House

  11. Second reading.

    6/20/2025House

  12. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

    6/19/2025House

  13. Work Session held.

    6/17/2025House

  14. Returned to Full Committee.

    6/11/2025House

  15. Work Session held.

    6/11/2025House

  16. Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.

    6/10/2025House

  17. Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

    4/15/2025House

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

    4/15/2025House

  19. Work Session held.

    4/8/2025House

  20. Public Hearing held.

    2/6/2025House

  21. Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.

    1/17/2025House

  22. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • JWM Amendment -A4 (Adopted)

    6/17/2025

    PDF

  • JWMNR Amendment -A4 (Proposed)

    6/11/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -1 (Adopted)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Proposed)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • B-Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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