HB 3418
Extends to January 2, 2029, sunset of program for provision of rebate for construction or installation of solar electric system or paired solar and storage system, for residential customer or low-income service provider, on real property in Oregon.
| Status | In House Committee (JWM) |
| Sponsors | Mark Owens (Republican) (Chief), Tom Andersen (Democrat), Ken Helm (Democrat), Jeff Golden (Democrat), Gregory Smith (Republican) |
| Fiscal impact | Fiscal impact issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Extends the sunset date for residential solar electric system rebates and modifies provisions for solar and storage systems on residential property.
Overview#
Extends to January 2, 2029, sunset of program for provision of rebate for construction or installation of solar electric system or paired solar and storage system, for residential customer or low-income service provider, on real property in Oregon. Modifies definition of “paired solar and storage system.” Requires State Department of Energy, under renewable energy production system grant program, to waive requirement that construction begin within 12 months of grant award if construction was delayed because of supply chain or workforce disruptions or shortages related to COVID-19 pandemic and construction began between March 1, 2020, and March 31, 2022.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Seng | Spark Northwest | Support | 2023-03-09 |
| Angela Crowley Koch | Portland | Support | 2023-03-10 |
| Kelli Wolford | Elemental Energy | Support | 2023-03-10 |
| Andrew Damitio | Power Northwest | Support | 2023-03-11 |
| Niki Terzieff | Oregon Solar plus Storage Industries Association | Support | 2023-03-11 |
| Peter Greenberg | Albany | Support | 2023-03-12 |
| Christy Splitt | Oregon Department of Energy | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Tristan Kuenzi | Earthlight Technologies | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Joshua Basofin | Climate Solutions | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Tristan Kuenzi | Earthlight technologies | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Mark Farrell | A and R Solar | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Oriana Magnera | Verde | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Celeste Meiffren-Swango | Environment Oregon | Support | 2023-03-13 |
| Elizabeth Dix | Beaverton | Support | 2023-03-15 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-28 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2023-03-03 | H | Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Tax Expenditures. |
| 2023-03-13 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2023-03-20 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-03-23 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Tax Expenditures by prior reference. |
| 2023-03-23 | H | Referred to Tax Expenditures by prior reference. |
| 2023-03-31 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2023-04-05 | H | Without recommendation as to passage and be referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2023-04-05 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker. |
| 2023-06-25 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |