ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.763. Definitions related to designated state agency programs. (1) As used in this section and ORS 469.766 and 469.769: (a) Designated state agency program means a program related to the promotion, implementation, incentivization or regulation of energy efficiency in buildings carried out by any of the following state agencies, as determined by the agency by rule or other action: (A) The State Department of Energy; (B) The Housing and Community Services Department; (C) The Public Utility Commission; (D) The Department of Environmental Quality; (E) The Oregon Health Authority; and (F) The Department of Consumer and Business Services. (b) Greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals means policies and goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in this state to achieve, at a minimum, emissions reductions consistent with the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals specified in ORS 468A.205. (c) Heat pump means a device that provides indoor space heating and cooling by transferring thermal energy between the interior and exterior of a building. (d) Heat pump technology means: (A) A device that transfers thermal energy between the interior and exterior of a building for the purpose of space heating or cooling; (B) A device that transfers thermal energy from the interior or exterior of a building to water for the purpose of heating the water; or (C) A device that performs both of the functions described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph. (2) In carrying out a designated state agency program, an agency described in subsection (1)(a) of this section shall consider actions to aid in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals that include, but are not limited to: (a) Considering greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals in designated state agency program regulatory decisions. (b) Aligning the creation or operation of new or existing designated state agency programs with greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. (c) Working in consultation and aligning efforts with other agencies to simplify and improve access for residents of this state to existing and new programs that relate to energy efficiency and resilience, and, where appropriate, to reduce or eliminate within programs financial or nonfinancial barriers to accessing energy efficiency measures or appliances that will result in the greatest available energy efficiency and reductions of greenhouse gas emissions. (d) Consistent with applicable federal and state laws and program requirements, prioritizing actions that help environmental justice communities, as defined in ORS 469A.400: (A) Adapt to impacts from climate change; and (B) Overcome cost burdens and other barriers to using energy in a way that is efficient and in alignment with greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. (e) Consistent with applicable federal and state laws, consulting with the Oregon Climate Action Commission and the Environmental Justice Council and using, when appropriate, the environmental justice mapping tool developed under ORS 182.555 when considering or evaluating for development or implementation the policies and actions described in this subsection. [2023 c.442 2] Note: See note under