Oregon House Bill 4031: Relating to the siting of renewable energy facilities; and prescribing an effective date.

Oregon · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Creates an exception to needing a site certificate from EFSC. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Exempts an energy facility from needing a site certificate from the Energy Facility Siting Council if the energy facility produces power from a renewable energy source, qualifies for certain federal renewable energy tax credits and is placed in service on or before December 31, 2030, or a date allowed by exception and a local land use application for the facility is submitted [construction begins] on or before December 31, 2028. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Latest action

Chapter 12, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026. (2026-03-17)

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