HB 3313
Establishes the eligibility for renewable energy certificates for facilities that generate electricity from the direct combustion of municipal solid waste and became operational before January 1, 1995, if such facilities register with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System at any time, and for up to 11 average megawatts of electricity generated, per calendar year, from the combustion of biogenic material.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
This bill allows electricity generated from the direct combustion of municipal solid waste, which began operating before January 1, 1995, to qualify for renewable energy certificates (RECs). Facilities using this method must register with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System after January 1, 2011. The amount of electricity eligible for RECs is capped at 11 average megawatts per year, provided it’s derived from biogenic material.
Key provisions
- Allows electricity from pre-1995 waste-to-energy facilities to qualify for RECs.
- Requires registration with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System.
- Sets a limit of 11 average megawatts of electricity generated per year.
- The electricity must be generated from biogenic material.
- Addresses existing provisions regarding hydroelectric facilities and efficiency upgrades.
- Clarifies eligibility for facilities using biomass.
- Specifies registration requirements for RECs.
Who is affected
- Electric utilities
- Waste management facilities
- Renewable energy certificate buyers
- Oregon residents
- Energy producers
Notable changes
- Extends eligibility for older waste-to-energy facilities.
- Introduces a cap on the amount of electricity eligible for RECs.
- Requires registration with the Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System to receive RECs.
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