AR 688 Interconnection Rules Phase 2 Rulemaking Opens
Summary
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has opened Docket AR 688 to update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules, marking Phase 2 of this rulemaking proceeding. The docket was filed on April 3, 2026, and is currently in the Informal Phase per Staff's April 8, 2026 announcement. Public comments are being accepted on the proposed updates to interconnection and net metering requirements that govern small generator connections to the electric grid.
“In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules.”
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission has initiated Docket AR 688, Phase 2, to revise Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. This represents a continuation of regulatory updates affecting small generator operators, utilities, and distributed energy resource providers in Oregon. Affected parties should monitor this docket for draft rule language and opportunities to submit public comments on proposed interconnection and net metering requirement changes.
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| ****If sending a message to PUC staff, please note that as of March 29, 2021, all emails end with @puc.oregon.gov (instead of @state.or.us).* |
| | Docket No: AR 688 | Docket Name: INTERCONNECTION RULES - PHASE 2 | Submit Public Comment |
| In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. |
| Filing Date: 4/3/2026 | **** | **** |
| Case Manager: TED DRENNAN | Phone: 503-580-6380 | Email: ted.drennan@puc.oregon.gov |
| Staff Contact: REBECCA FEUERLICHT | Phone: 503-510-0288 | Email: rebecca.feuerlicht@puc.oregon.gov |
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| Date: | 4/8/2026 | Action: OTHER FILING/PLEADING | |
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Informal Phase: Staff's Docket Announcement. Filed by Ted Drennan.
Copies served to AR 683, AR 688, UM 2111, AdminRule Electric, and Electric Service Lists. |
| Date: | 4/3/2026 | Action: INITIAL (APPLICATION, COMPLAINT, PETITION) | |
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In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. | Docket No: AR 688 | Docket Name: INTERCONNECTION RULES - PHASE 2 | Submit Public Comment | In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. | Filing Date: 4/3/2026 | **** | **** | Case Manager: TED DRENNAN | Phone: 503-580-6380 | Email: ted.drennan@puc.oregon.gov | Staff Contact: REBECCA FEUERLICHT | Phone: 503-510-0288 | Email: rebecca.feuerlicht@puc.oregon.gov | | Email Service List (semi-colon delimited) Email Service List (comma delimited) | If you experience problems with the above 'Email Service List' links,
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(comma delimited) | ACTIONS | SERVICE LIST | SCHEDULE | Public Comments | Sort By Date Sort By Type | Date: | 4/8/2026 | Action: OTHER FILING/PLEADING | | | Description
Informal Phase: Staff's Docket Announcement. Filed by Ted Drennan.
Copies served to AR 683, AR 688, UM 2111, AdminRule Electric, and Electric Service Lists. | Date: | 4/3/2026 | Action: INITIAL (APPLICATION, COMPLAINT, PETITION) | Description
In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. |
| Docket No: AR 688 | Docket Name: INTERCONNECTION RULES - PHASE 2 | Submit Public Comment |
| Filing Date: 4/3/2026 | **** | **** |
please try one of these: |
(comma delimited)](https://apps.puc.state.or.us/edockets/docket_service_list.asp?DocketId=25008&Names=2) |
| | Description
Informal Phase: Staff's Docket Announcement. Filed by Ted Drennan.
Copies served to AR 683, AR 688, UM 2111, AdminRule Electric, and Electric Service Lists. |
| Date: | 4/3/2026 | Action: INITIAL (APPLICATION, COMPLAINT, PETITION) |
| | Description
In the Matter of Rulemaking to Update Division 82 Small Generator Interconnection Rules and Division 39 Net Metering Rules. |
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