Oregon PUC Rulemakings

AR 684 PURPA Standard Avoided Costs Price Adjustment HB 3863

The Oregon Public Utilities Commission opened Docket AR 684 to implement HB 3863 regarding PURPA standard avoided costs and price adjustment mechanisms. The docket invites public comments on establishing a methodology for adjusting avoided cost rates that utilities must pay to qualifying facilities under the federal PURPA law.

AR 681 Microgrid Frameworks, HB 2065 & HB 2066 Implementation

Oregon Public Utility Commission docket UM 2309 implements HB 2065 and HB 2066 (2023 Oregon energy legislation) by establishing Administrative Rule 681 microgrid frameworks. The proceeding addresses interconnection standards, utility oversight requirements, and regulatory frameworks for microgrid development in Oregon.

Oregon PUC Rulemaking General Rate Revisions HB 3179

The Oregon Public Utility Commission initiated a rulemaking docket to consider general rate revisions pursuant to HB 3179. The docket is open for public review and potential participation. HB 3179 pertains to utility rate adjustments under Oregon law.

Multi-Year Rate Plan Framework Rulemaking HB 3179 SB 688

The Oregon Public Utility Commission is developing a multi-year rate plan framework as directed by HB 3179 and SB 688. The rulemaking will establish procedures and requirements for utilities seeking approval of multi-year rate plans. This framework will affect investor-owned utilities regulated by the OPUC regarding how they file and receive approval for multi-year rate adjustments.

AR 683 Temporary Interconnection Rules in Response to Executive Order 25-25

The Oregon Public Utilities Commission has opened Docket AR 683 to develop temporary interconnection rules in response to Executive Order 25-25. The rulemaking aims to establish procedures for connecting distributed energy resources to the electric grid under the executive order framework. Public comments are being accepted on the proposed interconnection requirements.