2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 17 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation, Constitutions
Chapter 757 - Utility Regulation Generally
Section 757.385 - Allowance of fair and reasonable rates.

Nothing in ORS 276.910 and 757.360 to 757.380 affects the authority of the Public Utility Commission to set fair and reasonable rates as authorized under ORS 756.040 (1). [2009 c.748 §8]

Note: See note under 757.360.

Note: Section 2, chapter 556, Oregon Laws 2015, provides:

Sec. 2. (1) The Public Utility Commission shall evaluate programs identified by the commission that incentivize the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems and shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly, that:

(a) Recommends the most effective, efficient and equitable approach to incentivizing the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems in this state; and

(b) For each program, makes a recommendation on whether the program should be discontinued, modified or extended or should remain unchanged.

(2) In developing recommendations under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall consider:

(a) The resource value of solar energy;

(b) How to minimize confusion and transaction costs for persons who participate in programs that incentivize the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems;

(c) The costs borne by persons who do not participate in programs that incentivize the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems;

(d) The commission’s study of the effectiveness of programs that incentivize the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems prepared pursuant to section 4, chapter 244, Oregon Laws 2013;

(e) The costs and benefits of each program that incentivizes the development and use of solar photovoltaic energy systems; and

(f) Any other factors deemed relevant by the commission.

(3) The commission shall consult with the State Department of Energy in conducting the study and making the report required by subsection (1) of this section.

(4) The commission shall submit the report required by subsection (1) of this section, including any recommendations for legislation, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to energy on or before September 15, 2016.

[2015 c.556 §2]