SB 685A Places restrictions on hydrogen projects

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 1 Comments

PASSED SENATE, LAST MEETING BEFORE THE FINAL VOTE. 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 the amount of hydrogen that is blended…

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HB 2370 PUC increases for public utilities

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Donna | 2 Comments

Raises the annual fee amount that the 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 utilities for the purpose of defraying costs of the commission. Amends ORS 756.310 to increase the maximum annual fee that…

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SB 88 Prohibits recovering certain utility costs from ratepayers

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Donna | 0 Comments

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 to limit the amount that an electric or gas company may recover from ratepayers…

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