FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11-76
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Bill Drumheller, 503-378-4035
In Oregon 1-800-221-8035
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SALEM — New permanent rules related to how consumer-owned utilities should implement Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions standard for power purchases go into effect today. A copy of the rules can be found on the Oregon Department of Energy’s website at: http://orclimatechange.gov/
The new permanent rules are a result of Senate Bill 101 (2009). That bill also directed the Oregon Public Utility Commission to develop similar rules for investor-owned utilities and electricity service suppliers.
In particular, the new ODOE rules provide guidance for:
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An output-based methodology for calculating greenhouse gases,
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How electricity with no identified generation source will be addressed, and
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A process for determining how facilities would be designated as a “low-carbon resource” in the future and be eligible for meeting the greenhouse gas standards.
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About the Department of Energy: The Oregon Department of Energy provides tax credits, loans, technical assistance and energy information for homes, businesses, manufacturing, farms, ranches, schools and governments.
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Oregon Department of Energy
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| Main Office | Hermiston Field Office |
625 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301-3737
| 395 E Highland Rd. |
| Phone: 503-378-4040 | Hermiston, OR 97838 |
| Toll-free in Oregon: 1-800-221-8035 | P: 541-567-3840 |
| Fax: 503-373-7806 | |
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