HB 3869
Requires the State Department of Energy, in collaboration with the Public Utility Commission, to study the benefits of a central energy procurement policy.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Department of Energy, working with the Public Utility Commission, to investigate the potential advantages of a system where the state purchases energy centrally. The department is tasked with conducting a study and submitting a report, including recommendations for potential legislation, to the Legislative Assembly’s energy-related committees by September 15, 2026. The study’s findings will expire on January 2, 2027.
Key provisions
- The State Department of Energy will collaborate with the Public Utility Commission.
- The department must study the benefits of a central energy procurement policy.
- The department must submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Assembly.
- The report deadline is September 15, 2026.
- The study’s findings are subject to expiration on January 2, 2027.
Who is affected
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Public Utility Commission
- Legislative Assembly (energy committees)
- Oregon ratepayers
Notable changes
- Establishes a study to evaluate a central energy procurement policy.
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Primary sponsor
Emerson Levy
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