2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 11, Chapters 431 - 470
ORS Chapter 469
469.155 Advisory energy conservation standards for dwellings; rules.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) Dwelling means real or personal property inhabited as the principal residence of an owner or renter. Dwelling includes a manufactured dwelling as defined in ORS 446.003, a floating home as defined in ORS 830.700 and multiple unit residential housing. Dwelling does not include a recreational vehicle as defined in ORS 446.003.
(b) Energy conservation standards means standards for the efficient use of energy for space and water heating in a dwelling.
(2) The Director of the State Department of Energy shall establish advisory energy conservation standards for existing dwellings. The standards shall be adopted by rule in accordance with ORS 183.310 to 183.410. The standards:
(a) Shall take cost-effectiveness into account; and
(b) Shall be compatible with and further the state s incentive programs for residential energy conservation.
(3) The director shall publicize the energy conservation standards and encourage home owners to voluntarily comply with the standards. [1981 c.565 2; 1987 c.158 97; 1989 c.648 65; 2003 c.186 20]
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