HB 3166
Requires State Department of Energy, in consultation with Housing and Community Services Department, to establish whole-home energy savings program and high-efficiency electric home rebate program.
| Status | In House Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Pam Marsh (Democrat) (Chief), Kate Lieber (Democrat) (Chief), Mark Owens (Republican), Ken Helm (Democrat), Jason Kropf (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Requires the State Department of Energy to establish whole-home energy savings and high-efficiency electric home rebate programs in consultation with the Housing and Community Services Department.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Pam Marsh, Kate Lieber
Overview#
Requires State Department of Energy, in consultation with Housing and Community Services Department, to establish whole-home energy savings program and high-efficiency electric home rebate program. Requires State Department of Energy to create single resource that provides information and technical assistance] to interested persons on available] information, technical assistance and assistance in identifying contractors and financing options, related to available energy efficiency incentives and programs. Requires department to coordinate information and data exchanges between certain entities. Requires entities to use best practices to maintain confidentiality and security of information and data as required by law. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.] Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Dresler | Pacific Propane Gas Association | Neutral | 2023-02-20 |
| Christy Splitt | Oregon Department of Energy | Support | 2023-02-21 |
| Representative Pam Marsh | House District 5 | Support | 2023-02-21 |
| Jennifer Joly | OMEU OPUDA ORECA | Neutral | 2023-02-22 |
| Ruth Dallas | Gaston | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Alan Journet | Jacksonville | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Phil Carver | 350 Salem OR | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Meredith Connolly | Climate Solutions | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| John Weigant | Gresham | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| John Seng | Spark Northwest | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Satya Austin-Opper | 350 Deschutes | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Noelle Studer-Spevak | Portland | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Jay Ward | Energy Trust of Oregon | Neutral | 2023-02-22 |
| Melanie Plaut | Portland OR | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Pat DeLaquil | Gresham | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Jonathan Kocher | San Francisco | Support | 2023-02-22 |
| Diane Hodiak | BEND | Unknown | 2023-02-23 |
| Ethan Nelson | Eugene | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| Karen Harrington | Climate Reality Project Portland Chapter | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| Joseph Stenger | Portland | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| Cherice Bock | Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| Joel Iboa | Eugene | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| Linda Ganzini | Lake Oswego | Support | 2023-02-23 |
| NW Coast Range | Oregonian | Oppose | 2023-02-23 |
| Arlene Sherrett | League of Women Voters of Oregon | Support | 2023-02-24 |
| Laura Tabor | The Nature Conservancy | Support | 2023-02-24 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-02-02 | H | Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2023-02-22 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-03-15 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-03-20 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2023-03-20 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |