| | | 9/4/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2333 577 4513 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 7/17/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2344 611 8614 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 6/26/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2347 802 8461 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 6/26/2024 | A Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's amendment rulemaking project has been formed and will hold its first meeting virtually on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting.
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| | EFSC24 | Yes | 12/1/2028 | Completed |
| | | 6/26/2024 | ODOE is accepting written comment on amendments to the administrative rules for the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The draft rules reflect changes initially proposed in April, 2024. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on July 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process.
Materials: Email: community.heatpump@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: Community Heat Pump Deployment Team, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: community.heatpump@energy.oregon.gov.
| | CHPD | Yes | 12/1/2028 | Completed |
| | | 6/26/2024 | ODOE is accepting written comment on amendments to the administrative rules for the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. The draft rules reflect changes initially proposed in June, 2024. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on August 6, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process. Materials: Email: community.grants@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: Community Renewable Energy Grants Team, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking.
For more information, contact: community.grants@energy.oregon.gov
| | CREP2024 | Yes | 12/1/2028 | Completed |
| | | 6/7/2024 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed amendments to its contested case process rules found in OAR 345 Division 15. The proposed rulemaking language is intended to: - Reorder and reorganize the rules to better match the flow of the contested case process.
- Update the rules to reflect a proposed adoption of the Office of Administrative Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
- Improve the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure they properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
- Improve the clarity of the rules by providing additional definitions or enhancing existing ones.
- Improve the efficiency of the contested case process by providing additional guidance to prospective parties and removing the ability for parties to file an interlocutory appeal for party status unless they are denied party status on all issues.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024 to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this rulemaking project, select “Contested Case Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu in the middle of the screen and then follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov. | | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2027 | Completed |
| | | 6/5/2024 |
ODOE has been working with a Rulemaking Advisory Committee to begin drafting administrative rules to administer the BPS program. The intention of this public meeting is to consolidate ODOE and RAC work through May and provide an opportunity for public stakeholders to provide input on the draft rules to date. Oregon’s BPS is based on ASHRAE Standard 100-2024 – ODOE and the RAC have been using this standard as a model. This public meeting will review Chapters 1 through 6 of ODOE’s draft rules / ASHRAE Standard 100. Meeting Details: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 1-3pm
Join meeting via Webex Webinar number: 2342 693 2185 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones and video systems) Or Join by Phone: 408-418-9388 Access code: 2342 693 2185 Meeting Materials: Commenting An opportunity for public comment will be provided during the meeting. Comments can also be submitted via the following links: | | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 6/4/2024 | The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program administrative rules. The proposed rule amendments reflect changes to the program made during the 2024 legislative session, allowing partner costs to be considered part of the project planning and construction costs and allowing for an additional release of grant funds during the performance period. The proposed rule amendments include additional amendments aimed at improving the program or clarifying the rules, as well as requirements and criteria associated with the inclusion of partner costs and the additional payment stage. The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking feedback from the public on these potential administrative rule amendments. Written comments on the proposed rule amendments can be provided to the program team via email and should be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday June 7, 2024. A recording of the public meeting and the presentation will be made available on the rulemaking page.
Meeting Details: Date/Time: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:00 PM Meeting Materials: | | CREP2024 | Yes | 12/1/2028 | Completed |
| | | 5/22/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1 p.m.
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 4/30/2024 | The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking written comments on proposed amendments to the administrative rules for the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The proposed rule amendments reflect changes to the program made during the 2023 legislative session. The Department has also taken the opportunity to review the program and is considering additional amendments aimed at improving the program. Comments may be submitted by email to: community.heatpump@energy.oregon.gov Written comments should be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday May 17, 2024.
The Community Heat Pump Deployment Program provides grants to eligible entities to provide financial assistance for the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related upgrades. Financial assistance is available to individuals who reside within the region or who are members of the tribe the entity has been awarded a grant for.
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| | CHPD | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 4/24/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1 p.m.
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 4/4/2024 | ODOE is accepting written comments on amendments to the draft rules for the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on May 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process.
Materials: Submit comments to: Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301
Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | EEWR2024 | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 3/22/2024 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed amendments to its contested case process rules found in OAR 345 Division 15. The proposed rulemaking language is intended to: - Reorder and reorganize the rules to better match the flow of the contested case process.
- Update the rules to reflect a proposed adoption of the Office of Administrative Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
- Improve the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure they properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
- Improve the clarity of the rules by providing additional definitions or enhancing existing ones.
- Improve the efficiency of the contested case process by providing additional guidance to prospective parties.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday April 19, 2024, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this rulemaking project, select “Contested Case Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu in the middle of the screen and then follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on March 22, 2024, at 8:45 am. The hearing will be held in-person at the Oxford Room at the Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First Street, Hermiston, OR 97838. There will also be remote access available to the public hearing via Webex. Remote Participation:
Join hearing via Webex Webinar number: 2346 739 0485 Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Access code: 2346 739 0485 Hearing Materials:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.
| | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 2/21/2024 | Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:30-2:30 Meeting Materials: | | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 2/1/2024 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's contested case rulemaking project will meet virtually on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Meeting details: Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 292 286 367 293 | Passcode: eA6PH3 Or call in: +1 503-446-4951 | Phone Conference ID: 764 009 289# Meeting materials: | | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 1/31/2024 | ODOE will hold a virtual rulemaking hearing to accept oral testimony on amendments to the draft rules for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. Hearing Details: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 3 p.m. Hearing Materials: Submitting Written Comments on the Draft Rules: If you are unable to attend the hearing or would like to submit written comments on the draft rules, you can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on February 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process. Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | ORHHP | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 1/26/2024 | At its meeting on January 26, 2024, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to its rules found in OAR 345-015-0360(1) and (8). These updated rules implement new statutory direction found in HB 2063 (2021), which states, “The council may not require a person who operates or proposes to construct or enlarge a [standby generating facility] to request that the council determine whether the proposed facility qualifies for exemption [under the rules]." The permanent rules became effective on January 30, 2024. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 12/18/2023 | ODOE will hold a virtual rulemaking hearing to accept oral testimony on amendments to the draft rules for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program. Hearing Details: Monday, December 18, 2023, at 3 p.m. Hearing Materials: Submitting Written Comments on the Draft Rules: If you are unable to attend the hearing or would like to submit written comments on the draft rules, you can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on December 22, 2023, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process. Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov. | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/22/2023 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed amendments to rules regarding the need for Council certification for an exemption to a site certificate for would-be standby generator operators found in OAR 345-015-0360. This rulemaking follows from HB 2063, which was passed in 2021. This bill added the following language as ORS 449.320 4(a)(B), "The council may not require a person who operates or proposes to construct or enlarge an energy facility to request that the council determine whether the proposed facility qualifies for exemption under subsection (2)(g) of this section." This rule change reflects the new statutory language. Complete text of the proposed rules is available for review. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday December 29, 2023, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this project, select “Standby Generator Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
RULEMAKING HEARING December 18, 2023 | 10:00 am Join meeting via Microsoft Teams Passcode: FpJHyF Or Call in: 503-446-4951 Phone Conference ID: 779 020 684#
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov or by phone at (503) 551-7603.
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/17/2023 | At its meeting on Nov 17, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the standby generator exemption rules found in OAR 345 Division 15 Rule 360. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. Note that the proposed rules have been updated to reflect modifications made by Council during the meeting. - Nov 17 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item C
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/17/2023 | At its meeting on November 17, 2023, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to its rules found in ORS Chapter 345, Division 050 (-0006, -0010, -0020, -0025, and -0030), which deal with the treatment of radioactive waste in the state of Oregon. These updated rules implement new statutory direction found in SB 246 (2021) and ensure Oregon's regulation of radioactive waste is sufficient to protect public health, public safety, and the environment. The permanent rules became effective on November 17, 2023. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
| | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/16/2023 | The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting on the proposed rule amendments for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, which offers rebates and grants for the installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in dwellings used as a residential tenancy (rentals) and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles located in a rented space.
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature extended the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program by one year, until January 2, 2026. At the same time, the language relating to the reserved program budget was also amended. ODOE is launching a process to update the program's administrative rules to reflect those changes and make additional program improvements.
ODOE is now requesting feedback on the proposed rule amendments. Comments on the proposed rule amendments can be provided at the virtual meeting or by email to james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
Meeting Details Date/Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 9:00 AM Meeting Materials | | ORHHP | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/27/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet virtually on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Meeting Materials: | | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/20/2023 | ODOE is accepting written comment on amendments to the draft rules for the Renewable Energy Development Grant Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on November 29, 2023, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process. Materials: Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | RED2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/19/2023 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on the proposed amendments to its radioactive waste materials rules found in OAR 345 Division 50. With Senate Bill 246 (2021), the legislature enabled the Energy Facility Siting Council, with support from ODOE, to update and clarify the definition of radioactive waste subject to the disposal ban found in OAR 345 Division 50. The rulemaking was undertaken to evaluate whether changes to rules are needed to protect public health and safety; consider what, if any, standards and rules are necessary to prevent disposal of radioactive waste in Oregon; and to align requirements with regulatory authority of other agencies and with practicable actions. The proposed rulemaking language: 1. Improves how the process rules are organized and external Tables are referenced. 2. Adds two new exemptions to the ruleset: one for petroleum wastes enriched in Lead-210 and one for metabolized medical isotopes when the receiving facility has a work procedure approved by ODOE staff. Complete text of the proposed rules are available here. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this project, select “Radioactive Waste Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email by sending them to:
EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on October 19, 2023. The hearing will be held both in person in Salem and virtually via Webex. Hearing Details Date/Time: Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. In-Person Location: Oregon Department of Energy's Meitner Room 550 Capitol St Salem, OR NE 97301 Virtual Option: Join the meeting via Webex ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov or by phone at (503) 551-7603. | | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/2/2023 | The Oregon Department of Energy will hold the second of two virtual meetings on the agency's Solar + Storage Rebate Program which offers rebates to residential customers and low-income service providers who install solar or solar and paired energy storage systems on Monday, October 2. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature extended the program to January 2, 2029, allocated an additional $10 million for the program, and amended program language related to the purchase, construction, and installation of a paired solar and storage system. ODOE is launching a process to update the program's administrative rules to reflect those changes and will be requesting feedback the on the proposed rule amendments. Oregonians are welcome to attend one or both workshops; while similar content will be presented at both, staff will be continually reviewing comments and depending on the feedback received may present additional content at the second webinar. Recordings of the webinars and presentations will be made available after the meetings. Meeting Details
Date/Time: October 2, 2023 | 3:00 PM
Meeting Materials: | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/22/2023 | At its meeting on Sept 22, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the radioactive waste rules found in OAR 345 Division 50. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. - Sept 22, 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item G
| | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/18/2023 | The Oregon Department of Energy will hold the first of two virtual meetings on the agency's Solar + Storage Rebate Program which offers rebates to residential customers and low-income service providers who install solar or solar and paired energy storage systems on Monday, September 18.
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature extended the program to January 2, 2029, allocated an additional $10 million for the program, and amended program language related to the purchase, construction, and installation of a paired solar and storage system. ODOE is launching a process to update the program's administrative rules to reflect those changes and will be requesting feedback the on the proposed rule amendments. Oregonians are welcome to attend one or both workshops; while similar content will be presented at both, staff will be continually reviewing comments and depending on the feedback received may present additional content at the second webinar. Recordings of the webinars and presentations will be made available on the rulemaking page. Meeting Details
Date/Time: Monday, September 18, 2023 1:00 PM
Meeting Materials: | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/7/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023. This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. This meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Please see the meeting agenda below for more detailed information. Meeting Details Date: September 7, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Meeting Materials | Advisory Committee Meetings | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |