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House Bill 2620, which requires that public entities spend 1.5 percent of the total contract price of a public improvement contract for new construction or major renovation of a public building on solar energy technology, took effect January 1, 2008. Public entities include, but are not limited to, state agencies, universities, community colleges, school districts and education services districts, and local government.
The Oregon Department of Energy has completed the Oregon Administrative Rules for HB 2620. The proposed rules include, but are not limited to, eligible projects, eligible costs, appropriateness of solar for the project, rollover of funds into other projects, and reporting requirements.
Reporting for Projects
HB 2620 requires reporting of compliance with the provisions of the bill.
A report “1.5% for Solar Technology in Public Buildings” shall be electronically filed by the public entity before entering into a public improvement contract.
To discuss any problems or questions regarding report submission, contact Andrzej Pekalski at (503) 378-5697 or andrzej.t.pekalski@state.or.us
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