HB 3378 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to energy resilience; prescribing an effective date.

Summary
Requires Public Utility Commission, in consultation with State Department of Energy, to study development and adoption of microgrid systems and use of microgrid systems for increasing electric grid and energy resilience. Directs commission to submit findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy and development no later than September 15, 2024. ] Permits county to develop and adopt energy resilience plan and incorporate energy resilience plan into county's applicable natural hazard mitigation plan. Requires energy resilience plan to meet certain requirements. Requires public utilities to use reasonable efforts to assist with and comply with requests from county for information regarding energy infrastructure, provided information is exempt from disclosure requirements. Directs State Department of Energy to establish program to award grants to counties to cover costs of developing energy resilience plans that meet certain requirements. Sunsets grant program on January 2, 2026. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Apr 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Mar 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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