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OregonHB 20662025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to microgrids; and prescribing an effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Cities can create microgrid zones

Cities and counties can create microgrid zones based on existing electric lines. Zones in electric‑company areas need approval from the Public Utility Commission. Zones in consumer‑owned utility areas need approval from that utility’s board. Local governments can also make joint zones across borders with the same approvals.

Oregon sets microgrid rules and funding

The Oregon Public Utility Commission must set rules so microgrids can connect and operate in utility service areas. The rules set safety and interconnection standards, a simple application, and fair pay and cost sharing that value lost power during safety shutoffs and avoided costs. Owners can sell extra energy on fair terms, and utilities, tribes, local governments, community groups, and developers may own front‑of‑meter resources. Operators cannot control utility lines, and the framework sets a process so approved resilience microgrids can run on their own during emergencies. The commission must finish within 18 months after the law takes effect and gets $410,136 for the 2025–27 budget.

Building code to support microgrids

The Department of Consumer and Business Services adds building‑code rules so buildings can connect to community microgrids. The rules guide how to design, wire, and operate a building with a microgrid. New projects or remodels may need extra features to join a microgrid. This can improve resilience but may add design or retrofit costs.

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: 120 • No: 9

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: 41 • No: 1

legislature vote • 6/17/2025

Ways and Means: Heard and Reported Out with Amendments

Yes: 42 • No: 4

House vote • 4/8/2025

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

Yes: 11 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 472, (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

  • Enrolled

    6/25/2025

    PDF

  • B-Engrossed

    6/19/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to A-Engrossed

    6/19/2025

    PDF

  • JWM Amendment -A7 (Adopted)

    6/17/2025

    PDF

  • JWMNR Amendment -A5 (Proposed)

    6/11/2025

    PDF

  • JWMNR Amendment -A6 (Proposed)

    6/11/2025

    PDF

  • A-Engrossed

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • House Amendments to Introduced

    4/15/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -2 (Adopted)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • HCEE Amendment -3 (Proposed)

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

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