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SB214 • 2025

Requires the Public Utility Commission to investigate the status of renewable energy projects in Oregon, including any project failures.

Requires the Public Utility Commission to investigate the status of renewable energy projects in Oregon, including any project failures.

Energy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Makes the PUC do a study on the status of renewable energy projects in this state, including any failures. Makes the PUC submit a report on its findings. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7).
Requires the Public Utility Commission to investigate the status of renewable energy projects in Oregon, including any project failures. Directs the commission to submit its findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than September 15, 2026.
Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to the status of renewable energy projects in Oregon.
Current location: In Senate Committee