SB 1143

  • Oregon Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 27, 2025
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating to thermal energy networks; prescribing an effective date.

Abstract

] Directs the Public Utility Commission to establish a pilot program that allows each natural gas company to develop a utility-scale thermal energy network pilot project to provide heating and cooling services to customers. Requires each natural gas company to file a proposal and plan to develop a pilot project or an explanation for why the natural gas company is not submitting a proposal. Identifies criteria the commission shall take into consideration in evaluating a proposal. Establishes labor standards and reporting requirements for certain thermal energy network projects. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill Sponsors (9)

Votes


Actions


Jun 28, 2025

Senate

In committee upon adjournment.

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

Apr 07, 2025

Senate

Work Session held.

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Public Hearing held.

Mar 03, 2025

Senate

Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Introduced PDF
Senate Amendments to Introduced PDF
SEE Amendment -3 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-03-19 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF
2025-04-02 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF
2025-04-02 Proposed Amendment -3 PDF
2025-04-02 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF
2025-04-07 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF
2025-04-07 Proposed Amendment -2 PDF

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