Requires the Public Utility Commission to establish an eligibility cap at no less than 10 megawatts for the use of standard avoided costs rates and contracts for the purchase of energy or energy and capacity from qualify
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Officially: “Requires the Public Utility Commission to establish an eligibility cap at no less than 10 megawatts for the use of standard avoided costs rates and contracts for the purchase of energy or energy and capacity from qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.” Read the full text
2025R1 session
What it does
Digest: Makes the PUC set a cap at no less than 10 MWs for the use of standard terms and conditions for buying power from a qualifying facility. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.3). Requires the Public Utility Commission to establish an eligibility cap at no less than 10 megawatts for the use of standard avoided costs rates and contracts for the purchase of energy or energy and capacity from qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Takes effect on the 91st day
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. · Feb 27, 2025
House
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment. · Mar 4, 2025
House
Public Hearing held. · Mar 27, 2025
House
Work Session held. · Apr 1, 2025
House
Recommendation: Do pass. · Apr 4, 2025
House
Second reading. · Apr 7, 2025
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 9, 2025 Calendar. · Apr 8, 2025
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 10, 2025 Calendar. · Apr 9, 2025
House
Rules suspended. Carried over to April 14, 2025 Calendar. · Apr 10, 2025
House
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed. · Apr 14, 2025
House
First reading. Referred to President's desk. · Apr 15, 2025
Senate
Referred to Energy and Environment. · Apr 15, 2025
Senate
Public Hearing held. · Apr 23, 2025
Senate
Work Session held. · Apr 30, 2025
Senate
Recommendation: Do pass. · May 7, 2025
Senate
Second reading. · May 7, 2025
Senate
Carried over to 05-12 by unanimous consent. · May 8, 2025
Senate
Carried over to 05-13 by unanimous consent. · May 12, 2025
Senate
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. · May 13, 2025
Senate
Speaker signed. · May 14, 2025
House
President signed. · May 15, 2025
Senate
Governor signed. · May 22, 2025
House
Chapter 149, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. · Jun 11, 2025
House
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed.Senate · 2025-05-13 · Aye 21, Nay 8, Excused 1
Recorded voteSenate · 2025-04-30 · Aye 4, Nay 1
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.House · 2025-04-14 · Aye 40, Nay 15, Excused 4, Excused for Business 1
Recorded voteHouse · 2025-04-01 · Aye 9, Nay 3
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Oregon legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Chapter 149, (2025 Laws): effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. (Jun 11, 2025).