HB 3450
Directs the State Department of Energy to develop an energy storage transition plan for the critical energy infrastructure hub.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take actionPublic sentiment
Support
100%
Oppose
0%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) to create a plan for transitioning energy storage at critical energy infrastructure hubs. Specifically, it focuses on bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals located on the west bank of the Willamette River in Portland. The plan must outline short, medium, and long-term goals to enhance the energy sector’s resilience and guide Oregon’s energy future, while also considering financial assurance requirements for terminal operators.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘critical energy infrastructure hub’ as bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals on the west bank of the Willamette River in Portland.
- Requires ODOE to develop an energy storage transition plan for these hubs.
- Mandates engagement with industry stakeholders, technical experts, and community members during plan development.
- Directs ODOE to assess potential insurance or surety bond requirements for terminal operators.
- Authorizes ODOE to utilize the National Policy Consensus Center for stakeholder engagement.
- Requires ODOE to submit the plan to the legislative energy committees by September 15, 2026.
- Includes recommendations for legislation to implement the plan.
- Sets an effective date for the plan's implementation and the repeal of the section containing the plan.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)
- Bulk oil and liquid fuel terminal operators
- Portland community members
- Department of Environmental Quality
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsors
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the legislation emphasize the need for state action to mitigate environmental and greenhouse gas emissions damage from the Portland Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub in the event of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. They advocate for near-term action to address pollution and emergency-related harms, as well as a longer-term phase-out of dangerous combustion fuels. The bill aims to develop an energy storage transition plan for the CEI hub, which must describe short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals to ensure energy sector resilience and national security. Supporters also highlight the importance of reducing hazard posed by the CEI Hub in Portland, citing risks to Forest Park and nearby neighborhoods, as well as concerns about liquefaction and potential disasters like Fukushima.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours