The Oregon Office of Energy offers information on energy conservation, including energy building codes and energy program loans. An article from Public Management tells the story of small Pennsylvania town that benefitted from its cable franchise renewal . Cable franchise agreements from Athena , Pendleton and members of the Metropolitan Area Communications Commission . This informational pamphlet written by Brian Grogan of the law firm of Moss and Barnett explains the franchise renewal process. Discussion on local control over cable rates .
Several cities discuss exemptions from a cable franchise fee .
Revisions of the 1967 franchise fee order by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission. Electric franchise agreements and ordinances from Cannon Beach , Hood River and Tualatin . Tualatin's ordinance was enacted after the passage of 1999's SB 1149, which authorizes direct customer access to utilities. Statutory language and administrative rule language related to city franchise fees resulting from SB 1149. Recommendations for franchise agreements with electric and gas utilities , prepared by LOC staff.