| | | 9/4/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2333 577 4513 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 7/17/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2344 611 8614 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 6/26/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2347 802 8461 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 5/22/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1 p.m. Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2341 873 0873 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 4/24/2024 | The Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Join meeting via Webex Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Webinar number (access code): 2343 348 3621 Webinar password: energy (363749 from phones)
| | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 4/4/2024 | ODOE is accepting written comments on amendments to the draft rules for the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on May 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process.
Materials: Submit comments to: Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301
Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | EEWR2024 | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 3/22/2024 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed amendments to its contested case process rules found in OAR 345 Division 15. The proposed rulemaking language is intended to: - Reorder and reorganize the rules to better match the flow of the contested case process.
- Update the rules to reflect a proposed adoption of the Office of Administrative Hearing's model rules for contested cases.
- Improve the consistency of the rules, both internally and to ensure they properly match Oregon laws and other administrative rules.
- Improve the clarity of the rules by providing additional definitions or enhancing existing ones.
- Improve the efficiency of the contested case process by providing additional guidance to prospective parties.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday April 19, 2024, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this rulemaking project, select “Contested Case Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu in the middle of the screen and then follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on March 22, 2024, at 8:45 am. The hearing will be held in-person at the Oxford Room at the Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First Street, Hermiston, OR 97838. There will also be remote access available to the public hearing via Webex. Remote Participation:
Join hearing via Webex Webinar number: 2346 739 0485 Or Join by phone: 408-418-9388 Access code: 2346 739 0485 Hearing Materials:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov.
| | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 2/21/2024 | Building Performance Standards Rulemaking Advisory Committee Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:30-2:30 Meeting Materials: | | BPS | Yes | 12/1/2026 | Completed |
| | | 2/1/2024 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's contested case rulemaking project will meet virtually on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Meeting details: Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 292 286 367 293 | Passcode: eA6PH3 Or call in: +1 503-446-4951 | Phone Conference ID: 764 009 289# Meeting materials: | | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 1/31/2024 | ODOE will hold a virtual rulemaking hearing to accept oral testimony on amendments to the draft rules for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. Hearing Details: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 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 February 2, 2024, 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: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | ORHHP | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 1/26/2024 | At its meeting on January 26, 2024, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to its rules found in OAR 345-015-0360(1) and (8). These updated rules implement new statutory direction found in HB 2063 (2021), which states, “The council may not require a person who operates or proposes to construct or enlarge a [standby generating facility] to request that the council determine whether the proposed facility qualifies for exemption [under the rules]." The permanent rules became effective on January 30, 2024. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2026 | |
| | | 12/18/2023 | 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: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov. | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/22/2023 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on proposed amendments to rules regarding the need for Council certification for an exemption to a site certificate for would-be standby generator operators found in OAR 345-015-0360. This rulemaking follows from HB 2063, which was passed in 2021. This bill added the following language as ORS 449.320 4(a)(B), "The council may not require a person who operates or proposes to construct or enlarge an energy facility to request that the council determine whether the proposed facility qualifies for exemption under subsection (2)(g) of this section." This rule change reflects the new statutory language. Complete text of the proposed rules is available for review. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday December 29, 2023, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this project, select “Standby Generator Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov
RULEMAKING HEARING December 18, 2023 | 10:00 am Join meeting via Microsoft Teams Passcode: FpJHyF Or Call in: 503-446-4951 Phone Conference ID: 779 020 684#
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov or by phone at (503) 551-7603.
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/17/2023 | At its meeting on Nov 17, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the standby generator exemption rules found in OAR 345 Division 15 Rule 360. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. Note that the proposed rules have been updated to reflect modifications made by Council during the meeting. - Nov 17 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item C
| | SB Gen | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/17/2023 | At its meeting on November 17, 2023, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to its rules found in ORS Chapter 345, Division 050 (-0006, -0010, -0020, -0025, and -0030), which deal with the treatment of radioactive waste in the state of Oregon. These updated rules implement new statutory direction found in SB 246 (2021) and ensure Oregon's regulation of radioactive waste is sufficient to protect public health, public safety, and the environment. The permanent rules became effective on November 17, 2023. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
| | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 11/16/2023 | The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting on the proposed rule amendments for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, which offers rebates and grants for the installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in dwellings used as a residential tenancy (rentals) and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles located in a rented space.
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature extended the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program by one year, until January 2, 2026. At the same time, the language relating to the reserved program budget was also amended. ODOE is launching a process to update the program's administrative rules to reflect those changes and make additional program improvements.
ODOE is now requesting feedback on the proposed rule amendments. Comments on the proposed rule amendments can be provided at the virtual meeting or by email to james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
Meeting Details Date/Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 9:00 AM Meeting Materials | | ORHHP | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/27/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet virtually on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Meeting Materials: | | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/20/2023 | ODOE is accepting written comment on amendments to the draft rules for the Renewable Energy Development Grant Program. You can submit your comments by email or mail to the addresses listed below. The public comment period will close on November 29, 2023, at 5 p.m. Comments received after this date will not be considered in the rulemaking process. Materials: Email: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov Mailing address: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: James Cogle, Energy Development Services Division. 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| | RED2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/19/2023 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comment on the proposed amendments to its radioactive waste materials rules found in OAR 345 Division 50. With Senate Bill 246 (2021), the legislature enabled the Energy Facility Siting Council, with support from ODOE, to update and clarify the definition of radioactive waste subject to the disposal ban found in OAR 345 Division 50. The rulemaking was undertaken to evaluate whether changes to rules are needed to protect public health and safety; consider what, if any, standards and rules are necessary to prevent disposal of radioactive waste in Oregon; and to align requirements with regulatory authority of other agencies and with practicable actions. The proposed rulemaking language: 1. Improves how the process rules are organized and external Tables are referenced. 2. Adds two new exemptions to the ruleset: one for petroleum wastes enriched in Lead-210 and one for metabolized medical isotopes when the receiving facility has a work procedure approved by ODOE staff. Complete text of the proposed rules are available here. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is also available from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, to be considered. ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this project, select “Radioactive Waste Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email by sending them to:
EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on October 19, 2023. The hearing will be held both in person in Salem and virtually via Webex. Hearing Details Date/Time: Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. In-Person Location: Oregon Department of Energy's Meitner Room 550 Capitol St Salem, OR NE 97301 Virtual Option: Join the meeting via Webex ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov or by phone at (503) 551-7603. | | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 10/2/2023 | 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: | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/22/2023 | At its meeting on Sept 22, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the radioactive waste rules found in OAR 345 Division 50. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. - Sept 22, 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item G
| | RWM | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/18/2023 | 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. Meeting Details
Date/Time: Monday, September 18, 2023 1:00 PM
Meeting Materials: | | OSSRP2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 9/7/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Contested Case Rulemaking Project will meet on Thursday, September 7, 2023. This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. This meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Please see the meeting agenda below for more detailed information. Meeting Details Date: September 7, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Meeting Materials | Advisory Committee Meetings | ConCase | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 8/24/2023 | At its meeting on August 24, 2023, the Energy Facility Siting Council adopted updates to the rules covering the application of a site certificate under ORS 345-001-0010, 345-015-0110—345-015-0130, 345-015-0160—345-015-0230, 345-015-0310, 345-020-0006—345-020-0016, 345-020-0040, 345-021-0010, 345-021-0050—345-021-0080, and 345-022-0005. The changes to these rules were intended to make the rules covering the application process easier to understand, including which responsibilities in the application process are the applicant's and which are the Department's. The permanent rules became effective on August 29, 2023. The revised rules are available on the Secretary of State's Oregon Administrative Rules Database.
| | AP1 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 8/17/2023 | The Oregon Department of Energy submitted rule amendments to the Secretary of State on August 17, 2023, to amend the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program rules. The rules are effective as of August 17, 2023. This concludes the formal rulemaking process, which included a public hearing on May 18, 2023, and a public comment period which closed on May 22, 2023. Materials:
| | EEWR2023 | Yes | 12/1/2025 | |
| | | 6/30/2023 | The Energy Facility Siting Council requests public comments on the proposed amendment of various process rules governing the application of a site certificate for an energy facility, referred to as the Application Process Phase 1 Rulemaking, including comments on whether other options should be considered for achieving the rule's substantive goals while reducing negative economic impact of the rule on business. The proposed rules would: (1) Standardize the structure of the application process related rules. This was done by organizing similar rules in similar ways, such as making sure that the notice requirements for each phase of the siting process are presented to the reader in the same fashion. (2) Improve how the process rules are organized. This rule update moves, where possible, all rules governing the department throughout the siting process to Division 15. (3) Implement minor clarifications. Minor tweaks and updates were made to remove redundancies and to make the rules easier to understand. Complete text of the proposed rules can be found in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and from the Oregon Administrative Rules Database. PUBLIC COMMENTS A public comment period on the proposed rule change is now open. All written comments must be received by 5:00 pm on August 18, 2023, to be considered. Comment Online: ODOE has a new online portal for submitting public comments. The goal of the online portal is to provide members of the public with another convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. To comment on this project, select “Application Process Rulemaking" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment. Written Comments: Written comments may also be submitted by mail or email. Please address all written comments to: EFSC Rules Coordinator Oregon Department of Energy 550 Capitol St. NE Salem, OR 97301 Email: EFSC.rulemaking@energy.oregon.gov All public comments received prior to the deadline above will be posted to the Siting Docket. RULEMAKING HEARING An opportunity for oral comments will be provided at a rulemaking hearing on July 26, 2023, at 10:00 am. The hearing will be held remotely. Meeting Details: Join meeting via Webex Join by Phone: 1-408-418-9388 Conference ID: 23419287121 Password for web access: EFSC Access code for dial-in: 2341 928 7121 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions about these rules, or other Council rulemaking activities, please contact the Council's Rules Coordinator, Thomas Jackman, by email at tom.jackman@energy.oregon.gov or by phone at (503) 551-7603. Please also consider signing up to receive email updates.
| | AP1 | Yes | 6/30/2024 | |
| | | 6/23/2023 | At its meeting on June 23, 2023, Council initiated formal proceedings to adopt proposed amendments to the application process and associated rules, referred to as the Application Process Phase 1 Rulemaking. Please see the staff reports and materials below for additional information. - June 23, 2023, Council Meeting, Agenda Item B
| | AP1 | Yes | 6/30/2024 | |
| | | 5/18/2023 | ODOE will hold a virtual rulemaking hearing to accept oral testimony on amendments to the draft rules for the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive program.
Hearing Details: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4 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 May 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: Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Team 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301 Additional Information: Sign up to receive future email updates about the program and the rulemaking. For more information, contact: james.cogle@energy.oregon.gov.
| Public Hearing | EEWR2023 | Yes | 4/1/2024 | |
| | | 4/27/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Application Process Review Phase 1 Rulemaking Project will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams, please see the meeting detail below for information about how to join.
This meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for any person interested in this rulemaking to provide public comment during the meeting.
Meeting Details: Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meeting Materials: | | AP1 | Yes | 4/24/2024 | |
| | | 4/24/2023 | The Rulemaking Advisory Committee for the Energy Facility Siting Council's Radioactive Waste Materials Rulemaking Project will meet on Monday, April 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. to noon. This meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams; please see the meeting detail below for information about how to join.This meeting is open to the public, but only appointed RAC members are invited to participate in the committee's discussion. There will be an opportunity for any person interested in this rulemaking to provide public comment during the meeting. | | RWM | Yes | 12/31/2025 | |