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ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.703. Home energy performance score system; home energy assessors; reports; database; rules. (1) As used in this section: (a) Home energy assessor has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.527. (b) Home energy audit means the evaluation or testing of components or systems in a residential building for the purpose of identifying options for increasing energy conservation and energy efficiency. (c) Home energy performance score has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.527. (2) In consultation with the Public Utility Commission, the State Department of Energy shall adopt by rule a home energy performance score system by which a person may assign a residential building a home energy performance score for the purpose of evaluating the energy conservation and energy efficiency of the building. (3) The department shall designate by rule programs for the training of home energy assessors. Programs designated by the department under this subsection must ensure competency in conducting home energy audits and assigning home energy performance scores. (4) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, the department may adopt by rule requirements under which home energy assessors who are certified under ORS 701.532 must report to the department the home energy performance scores assigned by the home energy assessors. The department shall keep and maintain a database of information reported to the department under this subsection. (5) Rules adopted under subsection (4) of this section may not allow for the reporting of individual addresses of residential structures or the names of individual homeowners, but may allow for the reporting of information regarding the jurisdiction in which a residential structure is located and the utility services provided, any specific energy efficiency features of the residential structure or other general information that allows the department to make any aggregated evaluations of savings attributable to energy efficiency. [2013 c.383 12] Note:
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.715. Low interest loans for cost-effective energy conservation; rate. (1) Dwelling owners who are or who rent to residential fuel oil customers, or who are or who rent to wood heating residents, shall be eligible for low-interest loans for cost-effective energy conservation measures through commercial lending institutions. (2) The annual rate shall not exceed six and one-half percent annually for loans provided by commercial lending institutions to dwelling owners who are or who rent to residential fuel oil customers, or who are or who rent to wood heating residents for the purpose of financing energy conservation measures pursuant to ORS 469.710 to 469.720.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.717. When installation to be completed. (1) Installation of the energy conservation measures must be completed within 90 days after receipt of loan funds. The State Department of Energy may provide an inspection at the owners request. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the department may inspect installation of energy conservation measures to verify that all loan or other state subsidy funds have been used for energy conservation measures recommended in the audit, that installation has been performed in a workmanlike manner and that materials used satisfy prevailing industry standards. If requested to do so by the department, the dwelling owner shall provide the department with copies of receipts and any other documents verifying the cost of energy conservation measures.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.719. Eligibility of lender for tax credit not affected by owners failure. Eligibility of the lender for any tax credit under ORS 317.112 shall not be affected by any dwelling owners failure to use the loan for qualifying energy conservation measures.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.720. Energy audit required; permission to inspect required; owner not to receive other incentives. (1) A dwelling owner who is or who rents to a residential fuel oil customer, or who is or who rents to a wood heating resident, may not apply for low-interest financing under ORS 469.710 to 469.720 unless: (a) The dwelling owner, customer or resident has first requested and obtained an energy audit from a fuel oil dealer, a publicly owned utility or an investor-owned utility or from a person under contract with the State Department of Energy under ORS 316.744, 317.111, 317.386, 456.594 to 456.599 and 469.631 to 469.687; (b) The dwelling owner first submits to the department written permission to inspect the installations to verify that installation of energy conservation measures has been made; (c) The dwelling owner presents to the lending institution a copy of the energy audit together with certification that the dwelling in question receives space heating from fuel oil or wood and a copy of the written permission to inspect submitted to the department under paragraph (b) of this subsection; and (d) The dwelling owner does not receive any other state incentives for that part of the cost of the energy conservation measures to be financed by the loan. (2) Any dwelling owner applying for low-interest financing under ORS 469.710 to
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.730. Declaration of purpose. It is the purpose of ORS 469.730 to 469.745 to promote voluntary measures to conserve energy in public buildings or groups of buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1978, through the adoption of energy conservation standards.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.735. Definitions for ORS 469.730 to 469.745. As used in ORS 469.730 to 469.745, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) Department means the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (2) Director means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. (3) Public building means any publicly or privately owned building constructed prior to January 1, 1978, including the outdoor areas adjacent thereto, which: (a) Is open to and frequented by the public; or (b) Serves as a place of employment.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.740. Rules establishing energy conservation standards for public buildings; bases. In accordance with ORS chapter 183 and after consultation with the Building Codes Structures Board or with the Construction Industry Energy Board, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules establishing energy conservation standards for public buildings. The standards shall provide means of measuring and reducing total energy consumption and shall take into account: (1) The climatic conditions of the areas in which particular buildings are located; and (2) The three basic systems comprising any functioning building, which are: (a) Energized systems such as those required for heating, cooling, lighting, ventilation, conveyance and business equipment operation. (b) Nonenergized systems such as floors, ceilings, walls, roof and windows. (c) Human systems such as maintenance, operating and management personnel, tenants and other users.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.745. Voluntary compliance program. To provide the public with a guide for energy conservation, the Director of the State Department of Energy shall adopt a program for voluntary compliance by the public with the standard adopted by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.750. State purchase of alternative fuels. (1) Any state agency, board, commission, department or division that is authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire fuel for the systems providing heating, air conditioning, lighting and the supply of domestic hot water for public buildings and grounds may enter into long-term contracts for the purchase of alternative fuels. Such contracts may be for terms not longer than 20 years. (2) As used in this section: (a) Alternative fuels includes all fuels other than petroleum, natural gas, coal and products derived therefrom. The term includes, but is not limited to, solid wastes or fuels derived from solid wastes. (b) Public buildings and grounds has the meaning given that term in ORS 276.210. [1981 c.386 6] Note:
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.752. Definitions for ORS 469.752 to 469.756. As used in ORS 469.752 to 469.756, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) Project means a state agencys improvement of the efficiency of energy use through conservation, development of cogeneration facilities or use of renewable resources. Project does not include a plan of a state agency to improve the efficiency of energy use in a state rented facility if the payback period for the project exceeds the term of the current state lease for that facility. (2) Savings means any reduction in energy costs or net income derived from the sale of energy generated through a project. (3) State agency has the meaning given that term in ORS 278.005. [1991 c.487 1; 1993 c.86 1; 1995 c.551 16; 2003 c.186 47] Note:
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.754. Authority of state agencies to establish projects; use of savings. (1) State agencies may enter into such contractual and other arrangements as are necessary or convenient to design, develop, operate and finance projects on-site at state owned or state rented facilities. (2)(a) For as long as a project established under ORS 469.752 to 469.756 produces savings: (A) A state agencys budget may not be cut because of savings due to the project; and (B) A state agency shall retain 100 percent of the net savings to the state agency after any project debt service. (b) Savings from a project must be deposited in a revolving fund administered by the state agency. (3) A state agency shall spend the savings under subsection (2) of this section to increase productivity through: (a) Energy efficiency projects; (b) High-tech improvements, such as the purchase or installation of new desktop or laptop computers or the linkage of computers into systems or networks; or (c) Infrastructure improvements. (4) The moneys credited to the revolving fund may be invested and reinvested as provided in ORS 293.701 to 293.790. Notwithstanding ORS 293.105 (3) or any other provision of law, interest or other earnings on moneys in the revolving fund must be credited to the revolving fund. (5) ORS 469.752 to 469.756 do not authorize a state agency to sell electricity to an entity other than an investor owned utility, a publicly owned utility, an electric cooperative utility or the Bonneville Power Administration. (6) ORS 469.752 to 469.756 do not limit the authority of a state agency conferred by any other provision of law, or affect any authority, including the authority of a municipality, to regulate utility service under existing law. [1991 c.487 2; 1993 c.86 2; 2023 c.442 19] Note: See note under
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.756. Rules; technical assistance; evaluations. The State Department of Energy in consultation with other state agencies and utilities shall adopt rules, guidelines and procedures that are necessary to establish savings for projects and to implement other provisions of ORS 469.752 to 469.756. The department may enter into agreements under ORS chapter 190 with state agencies to provide technical assistance in selecting appropriate projects and to evaluate and determine energy and cost savings. [1991 c.487 3; 2023 c.442 20] Note: See note under
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.760. Legislative findings; state goals related to adoption and use of heat pump technologies. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) Energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings accounted for 34 percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions in this state in 2021, according to the Department of Environmental Quality; (b) Space and water heating account for 64 percent of an average residential buildings energy use; (c) Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling benefits that keep people safe during extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent and more intense as a consequence of climate change; (d) Electric heat pumps can provide up to three times more heat energy than the electrical energy the heat pumps consume, which makes heat pumps the most energy efficient space heating option available in the market; (e) Upgrading space and water heating appliances with contemporary heat pump technologies can help people to save money on household energy bills; (f) Existing and forthcoming state and federal incentive programs will assist in energy efficiency improvements in homes and buildings, including adoption of energy efficient heating and cooling appliances; (g) Many residents of this state suffer from disproportionately high energy burdens, and environmental justice communities face greater barriers to purchasing and installing heat pumps and other energy efficient appliances; and (h) Additional support and innovative solutions are necessary to ensure that all households in this state benefit from energy efficient appliances and heating and cooling upgrades. (2) The Legislative Assembly declares as goals for this state: (a) That owners, operators or residents of residential or commercial buildings in this state install and use at least 500,000 new heat pumps by 2030; (b) That the state provide programs and support for accelerating purchases and installations of heat pump technologies to help meet the states greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; (c) That the programs and support described in paragraph (b) of this subsection should prioritize environmental justice communities and individuals who reside in houses and structures that do not have a functioning, adequate or affordable heating or cooling system; (d) That the state evaluate the adoption and use of heat pump technologies regularly to determine whether the rate of adoption and use will enable the state to meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals; and (e) That the agencies of the executive branch of state government lead by example by acquiring, installing and using heat pump technologies. [2023 c.442 1] Note:
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.766. Biennial report on adoption of heat pump technologies in this state. (1) The State Department of Energy shall submit to the Governor and an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment not later than September 15 of each odd-numbered year, beginning in 2025, a report that evaluates the rate of adoption of heat pump technologies among residents of this state and progress the state is making in achieving the states greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. At a minimum, the report must: (a) Review, using existing studies, market reports, polling data and other publicly available information, the nature and state of the market for heat pump technologies, including the size and dollar value of the market and the variety of available technologies, applications and appliances; (b) Identify financial and nonfinancial barriers that prevent adoption of heat pump technologies by residents of this state; (c) Assess the states progress in achieving the goals specified in ORS 469.760 (2); and (d) Estimate the date by which the state will achieve the goals specified in ORS
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.769. Program to reduce barriers to home energy efficiency and resilience. (1) The State Department of Energy shall collaborate with other state agencies described in ORS 469.763 (1)(a) to reduce financial and nonfinancial barriers to home energy efficiency and resilience by: (a) Providing initial and continuing technical assistance and training in order to build capacity in developers, builders, community-based organizations, homeowners and tenants to conduct renovations and installations of energy efficient technologies, including heat pumps; and (b) Providing education and training to contractors, subcontractors, technicians, community-based organizations and other installers and other workers in industries related to construction and energy appliance installation concerning: (A) The availability of moneys, programs, rebates and other incentives for acquiring and installing energy efficient appliances for heating and cooling; (B) Methods, techniques, available incentives and funding available for upgrading electrical panels and wiring to accommodate energy efficient appliances for heating and cooling; and (C) Planning for, installing and operating heat pumps. (2) The program described in subsection (1) of this section must: (a) Provide information and assistance that is understandable and usable by developers, builders, community-based organizations and other industry stakeholders with an interest in acquiring, maintaining and using energy efficient technologies for heating and cooling homes and commercial buildings, including heat pump technologies; (b) Include information on delivering, installing and using high efficiency heating and cooling appliances in instances where variation exists in funding options for various minimum efficiency requirements; (c) Work with locally connected and culturally connected organizations to provide the programs information, technical assistance, training and support; and (d) Allow sufficient flexibility for designated state agencies to contract with private entities to provide needed information, assistance, training and support. (3) The department may incorporate the work described in this section with other programs that serve to educate the public on energy efficiency. [2023 c.442 4] Note: See note under
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.772. Energy Efficient Technologies Information and Training Fund. (1)(a) The Energy Efficient Technologies Information and Training Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest that the Energy Efficient Technologies Information and Training Fund earns must be credited to the fund. (b) Moneys in the fund may be invested and reinvested as provided in ORS 293.701 to 293.857. (2) Moneys in the fund consist of: (a) Appropriations to the State Department of Energy for the purposes described in ORS 469.760 to 469.772; (b) Moneys from federal sources and other moneys the department receives for the purposes specified in ORS 469.760 to 469.772; (c) Interest and other earnings on moneys in the fund; and (d) Other amounts the department receives from any source and deposits into the fund. (3) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of funding the purposes described in ORS 469.760 to 469.772. (4)(a) The department may not during any biennium expend more than 10 percent of the average quarterly balance of the fund to pay the cost of administering the fund or the administrative costs of carrying out the purposes described in ORS
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.800. [1981 c.49 1; renumbered 469.803 in 1999] PACIFIC NORTHWEST ELECTRIC POWER AND CONSERVATION PLANNING COUNCIL
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.802. Definition for ORS 469.802 to 469.845. As used in ORS 469.802 to 469.845, council means the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.803. Oregon participation in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council. The State of Oregon agrees to participate in the formation of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council pursuant to the Pacific Northwest Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act of 1980, Public Law 96-501. Participation of the State of Oregon in the council is essential to assure adequate representation for the citizens of Oregon in decision making to achieve cost-effective energy conservation, to encourage the development of renewable energy resources, to establish a representative regional power planning process, to assure the Pacific Northwest region of an efficient and adequate power supply and to fulfill the other purposes stated in section 2 of Public Law 96-501. [Formerly 469.800]
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.805. State members of council; confirmation; qualifications. (1) The Governor, subject to Senate confirmation pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution, shall appoint two persons to serve as members of the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council for terms of three years. (2) In making the appointments under subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall consider but is not limited to: (a) Prior experience, training and education as related to the duties and functions of the council and the priorities contained in section 4 of Public Law 96-501. (b) General knowledge of the concerns, conditions and problems of the physical, social and economic environment of the State of Oregon. (c) The need for diversity of experience and education related to the functions and duties of the council and priorities of Public Law 96-501. (3) Of the persons appointed under subsection (1) of this section, not more than one member of the Oregon delegation to the council shall reside within the boundary of an area that includes the First and Third Congressional Districts of this state and the Portland, Oregon, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
ORS Chapter 469 — Energy; Conservation

ORS 469.810. Conflicts of interest prohibited. (1) A Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council member or member of the council members household may not own or have any beneficial interest in any stock or indebtedness of any utility or direct service industry. (2) A council member or a member of the council members household may not be a director, officer, agent or employee of any utility or direct service industry. (3) A council member or a member of the council members household may not be a director, officer, agent or employee of or hold any proprietary interest in any consulting firm that does business with any utility or direct service industry. (4) A council member or a member of the council members household may not receive any compensation from any utility or direct service industry arising out of the members business, trade or profession. (5) A council member is a public official subject to the provisions and reporting requirements of ORS chapter 244. (6) A council member must be a citizen of the United States and must have resided in the State of Oregon for at least one year preceding appointment. (7) A council member may not hold any other elected or appointed lucrative public office or be principally engaged in any other business or vocation. (8) As used in this section: (a) Beneficial interest does not include an interest in a pension fund, a mutual fund or an insurance fund. (b) Consulting firm means any corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship whose principal business is providing personal services. (c) Member of the household means any relative who resides with the council member. (d) Relative means the spouse of the council member, any children of the council member or of the council members spouse, and brothers, sisters or parents of the council member or of the council members spouse. (e) Utility or direct service industry means a utility or direct service industry customer that purchases electrical energy directly from the Bonneville Power Administration.