Legacy Rule Repeals for Discontinued ODOE Programs

The Oregon Department of Energy conducted a review of Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 330, and identified three divisions that may be repealed. ODOE no longer has rulemaking authority over the Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program, the Business Energy Tax Credits (BETC) Division 90, and the BETC for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing Divisions 91. As a result ODOE is conducting three rulemakings to repeal ORS 330-065, 330-090, and 330-091.

Rule Repeals for Discontinued ODOE Programs

Summary of Proposed Rule	The Oregon Department of Energy conducted a review of Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 330, and identified three divisions that may be repealed. The statute enabling Division 65, Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program, was repealed in 1991 by Oregon Laws, Chapter 877, Section 41. Oregon Laws 2011, Chapter 474 (HB 2523) transferred administration of the Business Energy Tax Credits (BETC) and the BETC for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing, Divisions 90 and 91, respectively, to the Oregon Business Development Department effective January 1, 2012. As a result, ODOE no longer has rulemaking authority over these programs and is conducting three rulemakings to repeal ORS 330-065, 330-090, and 330-091.
Statement of Fiscal Impact on Proposed Rule	There is no estimated fiscal or economic impact as a result of repealing these rules.
Any Relevant FAQ Documents	None.
Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting Notes/Recording	N/A
Public Comments Received	None received.
Most Recent Activity	Permanent rulerepeal effective June 20, 2025.

Date	Rulemaking Activity
June 20, 2025	Permanent Rule Repeals Effective
June 2, 2025	Permanent Rules Filed The Oregon Department of Energy filed permanent rule repeals on June 2, 2025 to repeal Chapter 330-065 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program, Chapter 330-090 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Business Energy Tax Credits, and Chapter 330-091 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Business Energy Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing. The following permanent rule repeals become effective June 20, 2025: Permanent Filing OAR 330-065 Permanent Filing OAR 330-090 Permanent Filing OAR 330-091
April 30, 2025	Repeal Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program Rules The Oregon Department of Energy is repealing Chapter 330-065 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program. The statute authorizing the Oregon Residential Weatherization Tax Credit Program was repealed in 1991, by Oregon Laws, Chapter 877, Section 41, and the rules no longer apply to an active program. Commenting on Proposed Rules: The Oregon Department of Energy has published draft rules for the amendments and is accepting public comments on the repeal of the rules until 5 p.m. on May 30, 2025. Written comments may be submitted via email, or via mail or hand delivered to: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: Legacy Rule Repeal, Energy Development Services Division 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301
April 30, 2025	Repeal Business Energy Tax Credits Rules The Oregon Department of Energy is repealing Chapter 330-090 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Business Energy Tax Credits. Oregon Laws 2011, Chapter 474 (HB 2523) transferred administration of the income tax credit allowed for renewable energy resource equipment manufacturing facilities from Oregon Department of Energy to Oregon Business Development Department. The transfer went into effect on January 1, 2012, and Oregon Business Development Department established rules, Chapter 123, Division 600, effective June 1, 2012. This rulemaking repeals the listed rules, as they no longer apply to Chapter 330. Commenting on Proposed Rules: The Oregon Department of Energy has published draft rules for the amendments and is accepting public comments on the repeal of the rules until 5 p.m. on May 30, 2025. Written comments may be submitted via email, or via mail or hand delivered to: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: Legacy Rule Repeal, Energy Development Services Division 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301
April 30, 2025	Repeal Business Energy Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing Rules The Oregon Department of Energy is repealing Chapter 330-091 of Oregon Administrative Rules for the Business Energy Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Resource Equipment Manufacturing. Oregon Laws 2011, Chapter 474 (HB 2523) transferred administration of the income tax credit allowed for renewable energy resource equipment manufacturing program from Oregon Department of Energy to Oregon Business Development Department. The transfer went into effect on January 1, 2012, and Oregon Business Development Department established rules, Chapter 123, Division 600, effective June 1, 2012. This rulemaking repeals the listed rules, as they no longer apply to Chapter 330. Commenting on Proposed Rules: The Oregon Department of Energy has published draft rules for the amendments and is accepting public comments on the repeal of the rules until 5 p.m. on May 30, 2025. Written comments may be submitted via email, or via mail or hand delivered to: Oregon Department of Energy Attention: Legacy Rule Repeal, Energy Development Services Division 550 Capitol St. NE, 1st Floor Salem, OR 97301

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