HB 2618 (2019) created the Solar + Storage Rebate Program at the Oregon Department of Energy.
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:
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For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
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:
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.
Date/Time: Monday, September 18, 2023 1:00 PM
The Oregon Department of Energy submitted rule amendments to the Secretary of State on April 13, 2022, to amend the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program rules. The rules are effective as of April 15, 2022. This concludes the formal rulemaking process, which included a public hearing on March 22, 2022, and a public comment period which closed on March 29, 2022.
Materials:
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Webinar event: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/j.php?MTID=me2c3fd12b9010bdabc98bf3e084309da
Event number (access code): 2331 021 9836
Event password: solar (76527 from phones)
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Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
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, please visit our Rulemaking Comment Portal. Alternatively, you can submit your comments by email or mail. The public comment period will close on March 29, 2022, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process unless the agency decides to extend the public comment period for everyone.
Mailing address:
Oregon Department of Energy
Attention: Solar + Storage Rulemaking Team
550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor
Salem, OR 97301
Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking.
Learn more about the Solar + Storage Rebate Program and the rulemaking process on ODOE's website.
For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov
The Oregon Department of Energy will hold two virtual community meetings this winter 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 (batteries).
In 2021, the Oregon Legislature allocated an additional $10 million for the program, and the agency is hoping to expand its reach to low- and moderate-income Oregonians, low-income service providers, and other historically and currently underserved communities to participate in the program. Oregon Energy staff are launching a process to update the program's administrative rules, and hope to hear from the community about how we can better reach potential program participants. Draft rule changes are designed to encourage more participation from low-income service providers, such as affordable housing organizations. We'd like to hear more about other barriers communities face, what information they need to participate, and suggestions for outreach and marketing methods to better get the word out about the program.
Oregonians are welcome to attend one or both workshops; the same content will be covered in each session.
Session #1:Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 1 – 2 p.m.Join via Webex: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/j.php?MTID=md7c014240db73a817520febd8bc5821bPassword: energyOr Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388Access code: 234 117 69825
Session #2:Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 4 – 5 p.m.Join via Webex: https://odoe.webex.com/odoe/j.php?MTID=me22c5379696f8615333ba8f659255707Password: energyOr Join by phone: +1-408-418-9388Access code: 234 855 44318
Rule Caption: Creates rebate program for solar electric systems and paired solar and storage systems.Public HearingTuesday, December 3, 2019, 1:30 p.m.Oregon Department of Energy (parking information)Meitner Room, First floor550 Capitol St. NESalem, OR 97301Call-in number:(877) 810-9415, access code 899679Hearing materials:
The proposed rules would create a new division in ODOE administrative rules to implement House Bill 2618, adopted by the 2019 Legislative Assembly and codified as Oregon Laws 2019 Chapter 655. House Bill 2618 creates a new program offering rebates for solar electric systems and paired solar and storage systems. Please see the Oregon Solar Plus Storage Rebate Program page for more information.ODOE will accept oral testimony on the rules at the public hearing. Participants unable to attend may call in using the number listed above.Written comments on the rulemaking are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, and may be sent via email to the hearing officer: wendy.simons@oregon.govThe public hearing will be the final opportunity for comment before the department files permanent rules. Program rules will be effective January 1, 2020.For more information, contact:
ODOE will hold two stakeholder meetings to review draft rules for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, created by HB 2618.
Please note these meetings will cover the same draft rules while seeking discussion and feedback, so stakeholders are welcome to attend either meeting.
HB 2618 Stakeholder Meeting Monday, October 14, 2019 | 1 - 4 p.m. ODOT Region 1 Headquarters Conference Room A 123 NW Flanders Blvd | Portland, OR Parking Info
HB 2618 Stakeholder Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 1 – 4 p.m. Oregon Department of Energy Meitner Conference Room 550 Capitol St. NE | Salem, OR Parking InfoMeeting Materials:
Call-in Information: 877-810-9415, Participant Code 899679 Please mute your phone and do not place on hold, as it may cause hold music to play.
You can also join the meeting via Skype.
ODOE values your input, and we encourage interested stakeholders to attend in person or over the phone. You can also sign up to receive future email updates about the program and about the rulemaking.
Learn more about the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program and the rulemaking process on ODOE’s website.
This fall, ODOE will work to stand up the new Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate program for launch on January 1, 2020. As we develop the program, we are seeking input from stakeholders like you to inform the program’s administrative rules.
ODOE will hold a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, October 1 in Salem to provide an overview of HB 2618 requirements, review the rulemaking process, and answer questions from stakeholders.
HB 2618 Stakeholder Meeting #1Tuesday, October 1, 2019 | 1 - 4 p.m.Oregon Department of Energy550 Capitol St. NE | Salem, ORParking Info
Call-in Information:877-810-9415, Participant Code 899679Please mute your phone and do not place on hold, as it may cause hold music to play.
We have scheduled two additional public meetings to discuss the implementation of the rebate program:
Please note that meeting 2 and meeting 3 will cover the same draft rules while seeking stakeholder discussion and feedback, so stakeholders are welcome to attend either meeting.
ODOE will also hold a public hearing on the rules later this fall.
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