Oregon Code § 469.281·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Implementation; enforcement; advisory committee; rules.
(1) In addition to the energy
performance standard the State Department of Energy adopts in accordance with
ORS 469.277, the department shall adopt rules to implement ORS 469.275 to
469.279. The rules must:
(a) Ensure
timely, accurate and complete reporting of compliance with the requirements of
ORS 469.275 to 469.279 from all tier 1 buildings;
(b) Enable the
department to effectively enforce the energy performance standard and energy
use intensity targets established under ORS 469.275 to 469.279;
(c) Provide means
for affected eligible building owners of tier 1 buildings to appeal decisions
and enforcement actions of the department that affect the eligible building
owner; and
(d) Ensure that
an eligible building owner of a tier 1 building is responsible for paying the
costs of compliance with ORS 469.275 to 469.279.
(2) Before
adopting rules under this section, the department shall establish and consult
an advisory committee that includes representatives of eligible building
owners, tenants of covered commercial buildings, public utilities,
organizations with experience in designing or implementing energy efficiency
programs, local governments, organizations that focus on environmental justice
and other stakeholders the department identifies as needing representation. The
department shall consult with the advisory committee before amending rules the
department adopts under this section. [2023 c.442 §11]
Note:
See note under 469.275.