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SB 685 Places restrictions on hydrogen projects

Posted on April 22, 2025 by BJ

04/22/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed into Law; Gov Kotek 6-16-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB685 Amendment eliminates the requirement to obtain prior authorization from PUC for hydrogen projects. Adds limitations. Requires a natural gas utility (utility) to provide notice to affected customers and Public Utility Commission (PUC) at least 60 days before blending begins if the utility plans to increase…

SB 88 Prohibits recovering certain utility costs from ratepayers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by BJ

03/17/2025 VOTE:NO – Died In Committee Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB88 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/SEE/Overview Bans a power or gas company from including in its rates certain costs or expenses. Prohibits an electric or gas company from recovering from ratepayers’ costs or expenses associated with advertising, political influence activity, litigation, penalties or fines and certain compensation. Directs the Public Utility Commission…

HB 2370 PUC increases for public utilities

Posted on January 29, 2025 by BJ

01/29/2025 VOTE:NO – PASSED – Signed: Gov Kotek 6-26-25 Status (overview) of bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2370 Committee assigned to bill:https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Committees/JWMTR/Overview Raises the annual fee amount that the Public Utility Commission (PUC) may impose on public utilities to cover costs of the commission. Takes effect when the Governor signs it. Increases the annual fee amount that the Public Utility Commission may impose on public…

SB 685 Places restrictions on hydrogen projects

SB 88 Prohibits recovering certain utility costs from ratepayers

HB 2370 PUC increases for public utilities

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