SB 927 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to renewable energy.

Summary
Creates an income or corporate excise tax credit for the amount paid by an owner of an eligible generation facility for transmission services. Directs that the amount paid, for purposes of the tax credit, shall be calculated as the sum of amounts paid by the owner to the Bonneville Power Administration or an electric utility for up to 600 megawatts of the eligible generation facility's nameplate capacity and to other parties. Requires a taxpayer to first receive a final written certification from the State Department of Energy to claim the tax credit. Allows a taxpayer to apply for a preliminary certification of an eligible generation facility prior to, during or after construction of the facility. Applies to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026[ , and to eligible generation facilities first placed in service on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032 ]. [ Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. ].
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Introduced A-Engrossed · 5 edits
MODERATE
SB 927 was amended to add a preliminary certification process for solar and wind energy tax credits, requiring taxpayers to first receive approval from the State Department of Energy before claiming the credit. The bill also expanded the carryforward period for unused tax credits from three years to five years and added provisions for handling changes in taxpayer residency status.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a preliminary certification system that allows taxpayers to apply for certification before, during, or after facility construction, in addition to the final certification requirement.
REQUIREMENT

Added a preliminary certification process allowing taxpayers to apply for certification before or during facility construction, with final certification required before claiming the credit.

Added provisions requiring the State Department of Energy to provide information to the Department of Revenue about preliminary certifications, including taxpayer details and approved credit amounts.

Added rules for handling changes in taxpayer residency status and taxable year changes, requiring prorated or adjusted credit calculations.

FISCAL

Extended the tax credit carryforward period from three years to five years for unused credits.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'placed in service' to clarify when a facility is ready to generate electricity or provide energy storage.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tax Expenditures by order of the President.
upper
Jun 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Tax Expenditures. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance and Revenue.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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