August 5, 2024: Oregon Department of Energy Files Final Rules
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The Oregon Department of Energy filed final rules with the Secretary of State on August 5, 2024. The rulemaking adjusted annual reporting requirements for entities awarded a grant under the program, improved the clarity of the rules, and allowed for allocation of the entirety of the fund. Additionally, a rule was added that allows for an amendment to a performance agreement, which will allow for adaptability of the program, when necessary. The rulemaking went into effect August 6, 2024.
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June 26, 2024: Comments Requested on Community Heat Pump Deployment Program 2024 Amendments
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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
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April 30, 2024: ODOE Requests Comments on Proposed Rule Amendments for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
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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.govWritten 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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February 13, 2023: ODOE Submits Final Rules for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program
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The Oregon Department of Energy submitted final rules to the Secretary of State on February 13, 2023, to establish a Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The permanent rules are effective as of February 13, 2023. This concludes the formal rulemaking process, which included a public hearing on January 5, 2023, and a public comment period which closed on January 6, 2023.Materials:
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January 5, 2023: Community Heat Pump Deployment Program Public Hearing
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ODOE will hold a virtual rulemaking hearing to accept oral testimony on the draft rules for the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program, created by SB 1536.Hearing Details:
Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 2-3 p.m.
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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 January 6, 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: Community Heat Pump Rulemaking Team
550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor
Salem, OR 97301
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