ORS 469.030
State Department of Energy

  • duties

(1)

There is created the State Department of Energy.

(2)

The State Department of Energy shall:

(a)

Be the central repository within the state government for the collection of data on energy resources;

(b)

Endeavor to utilize all public and private sources to inform and educate the public about energy problems and ways in which the public can conserve energy resources;

(c)

Engage in research, but whenever possible, contract with appropriate public or private agencies and dispense funds for research projects and other services related to energy resources, except that the State Department of Energy shall endeavor to avoid duplication of research whether completed or in progress;

(d)

Qualify for, accept and disburse or utilize any private or federal moneys or services available for the administration of ORS 176.820 (State Department of Energy Account), 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated), 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure), 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure), 192.690 (Exceptions to ORS 192.610 to 192.690), 469.010 (Policy) to 469.155 (Advisory energy conservation standards for dwellings), 469.300 (Definitions) to 469.563 (Court orders for enforcement), 469.990 (Penalties), 757.710 (Emergency curtailment plan required) and 757.720 (Factors to be considered in approving plan);

(e)

Administer federal and state energy allocation and conservation programs and energy research and development programs and apply for and receive available funds therefor;

(f)

Be a clearinghouse for energy research to which all agencies shall send information on all energy related research;

(g)

Prepare contingent energy programs to include all forms of energy not otherwise provided pursuant to ORS 757.710 (Emergency curtailment plan required) and 757.720 (Factors to be considered in approving plan);

(h)

Maintain an inventory of energy research projects in Oregon and the results thereof;

(i)

Collect, compile and analyze energy statistics, data and information;

(j)

Contract with public and private agencies for energy activities consistent with ORS 469.010 (Policy) and this section;

(k)

Upon request of the governing body of any affected jurisdiction, coordinate a public review of a proposed transmission line according to the provisions of ORS 469.442 (Procedure prior to construction of transmission line in excess of 230,000 volts); and

(L)

Advise the Governor on energy-related matters. [1975 c.606 §4; 1981 c.792 §2; 1987 c.200 §4; 1993 c.569 §2; 1995 c.551 §3; 1999 c.934 §5; 1999 c.1043 §9; 2003 c.186 §1; 2013 c.656 §7]
Note: Sections 1 to 3, chapter 376, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:
Sec. 1. Legislative findings about offshore wind energy. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a)

Oregon offshore wind holds tremendous potential and promise for this state to diversify its energy portfolio.

(b)

Oregon has an opportunity to participate in a growing global market by contributing to the development of the nascent offshore wind energy supply chain.

(c)

An intergovernmental task force led by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has reengaged and is expected to reveal offshore wind call areas in 2021 for the development of floating offshore wind energy within the federal waters off the Oregon coast.

(d)

Oregon has an opportunity to participate in holistic west coast planning for the strategic integration of floating offshore wind energy within the next decade and to position itself for potential market expansion thereafter.

(e)

The Department of Land Conservation and Development has an established role as the lead state agency coordinating with the federal process for floating offshore wind development and, as the lead agency of the federally approved Oregon Coastal Management Program, the department implements the state’s federal consistency authority pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 and associated federal regulations. The department implements federal consistency review by evaluating federal activities for compliance with state enforceable policies and their reasonably foreseeable effects to coastal uses and resources of the Oregon coastal zone, and the department will coordinate with networked agency and local government partners to evaluate floating offshore wind development activities for consistency with the Oregon Coastal Management Program.

(f)

The Oregon Business Development Department has established a leadership role in facilitating attracting the floating offshore wind energy industry to this state and in facilitating floating offshore wind energy supply chain development.

(g)

Understanding the impacts, benefits, opportunities and barriers of floating offshore wind energy with respect to Oregon’s fishing communities, ocean and shore-side recreational users, tribes, ports, coastal ecosystems, natural resources, manufacturing industry, maritime sector, disaster recovery planning, workforce development and electricity ratepayers can maximize the benefits to this state, while minimizing the conflicts between floating offshore wind energy, the ocean ecosystem and ocean users.

(h)

Defining a pathway for Oregon to take advantage to the fullest extent possible of the federal offshore wind investment tax credit and other federal infrastructure investment programs that could benefit Oregon’s ports and transmission system can facilitate immediate economic investments as well as long term ratepayer savings.

(i)

Understanding the feasibility of using offshore wind as a clean power source for the future in-state generation of renewable fuel such as renewable hydrogen will strengthen state and regional energy decarbonization planning scenarios.

(j)

Investigating potential mechanisms to integrate floating offshore wind energy into Oregon’s future energy mix will strengthen state and regional energy decarbonization strategies.

(2)

In furtherance of the findings set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a)

It is the goal of this state to plan for the development of up to three gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy projects within the federal waters off the Oregon coast by 2030;

(b)

It is further the goal of this state that the planning described in this subsection be conducted in a manner that will maximize benefits to this state while minimizing conflicts between floating offshore wind energy, the ocean ecosystem and ocean users; and

(c)

Consistent with applicable federal law, it shall be the policy position of the State of Oregon that:

(A)

Any federal planning or permitting process for offshore energy research and development in federal waters off the Oregon coast and for any related transmission and other facilities, particularly those that transverse Oregon’s territorial sea, shall adequately consider the prompt decommissioning of any offshore facility after permanent cessation of use of the facility; and

(B)

Adequate consideration as described in this paragraph must include consideration of the removal or decommissioning of anchors, cables and any other equipment related to the facility in a manner that will serve to avoid future conflicts between the equipment and fishing operations conducted by persons who hold licenses issued pursuant to the commercial fishing laws. [2021 c.376 §1]
Sec. 2. Review on benefits and challenges of offshore wind energy. (1) The State Department of Energy shall conduct a literature review on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to three gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030.

(2)

In addition to conducting the literature review required by this section, the State Department of Energy shall:

(a)

Gather input and consult with other interested or appropriate state, regional and national entities, including but not limited to the Department of Land Conservation and Development, the Oregon Business Development Department, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Public Utility Commission, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the United States Department of Defense and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, on the effects, including benefits and challenges, of integrating up to three gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy on reliability, state renewable energy goals, jobs, equity and resilience; and

(b)

Hold no less than two public remote meetings with interested stakeholders to provide a summary of the literature review and consultation required by this section and to gather feedback from stakeholders on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to three gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy into Oregon’s electric grid.

(3)

The State Department of Energy shall provide a summary of the key findings from the literature review and consultation required by this section, including opportunities for future study and engagement, in a report and in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature), to the appropriate interim committees of the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15, 2022. [2021 c.376 §2]
Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2023. [2021 c.376 §3]

Source: Section 469.030 — State Department of Energy; duties, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors469.­html.

469.010
Policy
469.020
Definitions
469.030
State Department of Energy
469.040
Director
469.050
Limitations on subsequent employment of director
469.055
Authority of department to require fingerprints
469.059
Biennial comprehensive report
469.080
Energy resource information
469.085
Procedure for imposing civil penalties
469.090
Confidentiality of information submitted under ORS 469.080
469.097
Duty to monitor industry progress in energy conservation
469.100
Agency consideration of legislative policy
469.110
Dealings with federal government
469.120
State Department of Energy Account
469.135
Energy Conservation Clearinghouse for Commerce and Industry
469.137
Biogas and renewable natural gas inventory
469.150
Energy suppliers to provide conservation services and information
469.155
Advisory energy conservation standards for dwellings
469.229
Definitions for ORS 469.229 to 469.261
469.233
Energy efficiency standards
469.238
Sale of products not meeting standards prohibited
469.239
Installation of products not meeting standards prohibited
469.255
Manufacturers to test products
469.261
Department to review standards
469.300
Definitions
469.310
Policy
469.320
Site certificate required
469.330
Notice of intent to file application for site certificate
469.350
Application for site certificate
469.360
Evaluation of notice of intent, site application or expedited review request
469.370
Draft proposed order for hearing
469.373
Expedited processing for certain natural gas energy facilities
469.375
Required findings for radioactive waste disposal facility certificate
469.378
Land use compatibility statement for energy facility
469.401
Energy facility site certificate
469.402
Delegation of review of future action required by site certificate
469.403
Rehearing on approval or rejection of application for site certificate or amendment
469.405
Amendment of site certificate
469.407
Amendment of application to increase capacity of facility
469.409
Amendment of site certificate to demonstrate compliance with carbon dioxide emissions standard
469.410
Energy facility site certificate applications filed or under construction prior to July 2, 1975
469.413
Power generation from fossil fuels
469.421
Fees
469.424
Energy resource suppliers
469.426
Advisory group
469.430
Site inspections
469.440
Grounds for revocation or suspension of certificates
469.441
Justification of fees charged
469.442
Procedure prior to construction of transmission line in excess of 230,000 volts
469.450
Energy Facility Siting Council
469.460
Officers
469.470
Powers and duties
469.480
Local government advisory group
469.490
Adoption of rules
469.501
Energy facility siting, construction, operation and retirement standards
469.503
Requirements for approval of energy facility site certificate
469.504
Facility compliance with statewide planning goals
469.505
Consultation with other agencies
469.507
Monitoring environmental and ecological effects of construction and operation of energy facilities
469.520
Cooperation of state governmental bodies
469.525
Prohibitions on radioactive waste disposal, arrangements for disposal, transportation for disposal and disposal facilities
469.530
Review and approval of security programs
469.533
State Department of Energy rules for health protection and evacuation procedures in nuclear emergency
469.534
County procedures
469.535
Governor may assume control of emergency operations during nuclear accident or catastrophe
469.536
Public utility to disseminate information under ORS 469.533
469.540
Reductions or curtailment of operations for violation of safety standards
469.550
Order for halt of plant operations or activities with radioactive material
469.553
Active uranium mill or mill tailings disposal facility site certification required
469.556
Rules governing uranium-related activities
469.559
Cooperative agreements authorized between council and federal officials and agencies
469.560
Records
469.561
Property insurance required
469.562
Eligible insurers
469.563
Court orders for enforcement
469.564
Records or information for enforcement
469.566
Legislative findings
469.568
Construction of ORS 469.566 to 469.583
469.569
Definitions for ORS 469.566 to 469.583
469.571
Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board
469.572
Compensation of board members
469.573
Purpose of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board
469.574
Duties of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board
469.575
Duties of chairperson of Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board
469.576
Review of Hanford as site selected for long-term disposal of high-level radioactive waste
469.577
Lead agency
469.578
Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to implement agreements with federal agencies
469.579
Authority to accept moneys
469.581
Advisory and technical committees
469.582
Cooperation with Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board
469.583
Rules
469.584
Findings
469.585
Activities of state related to selection of high-level radioactive waste disposal site
469.586
Findings
469.587
Position of State of Oregon related to operation of Hanford Nuclear Reservation
469.590
Definitions for ORS 469.590 to 469.595
469.593
Findings
469.594
Storage of high-level radioactive waste after expiration of license prohibited
469.595
Condition to site certificate for nuclear-fueled thermal power plant
469.597
Election procedure
469.599
Public Utility Commission’s duty
469.601
Effect of ORS 469.595 on applications and applicants
469.603
Intent to regulate transportation of radioactive material
469.605
Permit to transport required
469.606
Determination of best and safest route
469.607
Authority of council
469.609
Annual report to state agencies and local governments on shipment of radioactive wastes
469.611
Emergency preparedness and response program
469.613
Records
469.615
Indemnity for claims against state insurance coverage certification
469.617
Report to legislature
469.619
State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available
469.631
Definitions for ORS 469.631 to 469.645
469.633
Investor-owned utility program
469.634
Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of investor-owned utilities
469.635
Alternative program of investor-owned utilities
469.636
Additional financing program by investor-owned utility for rental dwelling
469.637
Energy conservation part of utility service of investor-owned utility
469.639
Billing for energy conservation measures
469.641
Conditions for cash payments to dwelling owner by investor-owned utility
469.643
Formula for customer charges
469.645
Implementation of program by investor-owned utility
469.649
Definitions for ORS 469.649 to 469.659
469.651
Publicly owned utility program
469.652
Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of publicly owned utilities
469.653
Alternative program of publicly owned utility
469.655
Energy conservation as part of utility service of publicly owned utility
469.657
Conditions for cash payments to dwelling owner by publicly owned utility
469.659
Implementation of program by publicly owned utility
469.685
Use of earlier energy audit
469.687
Title for ORS 456.594 to 456.599 and 469.631 to 469.687
469.700
Energy efficiency ratings
469.703
Home energy performance score system
469.710
Definitions for ORS 469.710 to 469.720
469.715
Low interest loans for cost-effective energy conservation
469.717
When installation to be completed
469.719
Eligibility of lender for tax credit not affected by owner’s failure
469.720
Energy audit required
469.730
Declaration of purpose
469.735
Definitions for ORS 469.730 to 469.745
469.740
Rules establishing energy conservation standards for public buildings
469.745
Voluntary compliance program
469.750
State purchase of alternative fuels
469.752
Definitions for ORS 469.752 to 469.756
469.754
Authority of state agencies to establish projects
469.756
Rules
469.802
Definition for ORS 469.802 to 469.845
469.803
Oregon participation in Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Planning Council
469.805
State members of council
469.810
Conflicts of interest prohibited
469.815
Status of members
469.820
Term
469.825
Prohibited activities of members
469.830
Removal of members
469.835
Salary of members
469.840
Northwest Regional Power and Conservation Account
469.845
Annual report to Governor and legislature
469.860
Definitions for ORS 469.860 to 469.900
469.863
Gas utility to adopt commercial energy audit program
469.865
Electric utility to adopt commercial energy conservation services program
469.870
Application of ORS 469.865, 469.870 and 469.900 (1) to electric utility
469.875
Fee for gas utility audit
469.880
Energy audit program
469.885
Publicly owned utility to adopt commercial energy audit program
469.890
Publicly owned utility to adopt commercial energy conservation program
469.895
Application of ORS 469.890 to 469.900 to publicly owned utility
469.900
Duty of commission to avoid conflict with federal requirements
469.930
Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management
469.950
Authority to enter into interstate cooperative agreements to control power costs and rates
469.990
Penalties
469.992
Civil penalties
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