2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 17, Chapters 756 - 838
ORS Chapter 757
757.370 Minimum solar energy capacity standard for electric companies; rules.

(1) On or before January 1, 2020, the total solar photovoltaic generating nameplate capacity, from qualifying systems generating at least 500 kilowatts, of all electric companies in this state must be at least 20 megawatts of alternating current with no single project greater than five megawatts of alternating current.

(2) For the purpose of complying with the solar photovoltaic generating capacity standard established by this section, on or before January 1, 2020, each electric company is required to maintain a minimum generating capacity from qualifying systems. The minimum generating capacity for each electric company is determined by multiplying 20 megawatts by a fraction equal to the electric company s share of all retail electricity sales made in this state in 2008 by all electric companies.

(3) For the purposes of ORS 757.360 to 757.380, capacity of a solar photovoltaic energy system is measured on the alternating current side of the system s inverter using the measurement standards set forth by the Public Utility Commission by rule. If the system does not use an inverter, the measurement shall be made at the direct current level.

(4) An electric company may satisfy the solar photovoltaic generating capacity standard established by this section with solar photovoltaic energy systems owned by the company or with contracts for the purchase of electricity from qualifying systems.

(5) All costs prudently incurred by an electric company to comply with the solar photovoltaic generating capacity standard established by this section, including above-market costs, are recoverable in the company s rates and are eligible for an automatic adjustment clause established by the commission under ORS 469A.120.

(6) The commission may adopt rules implementing and enforcing this section. [2009 c.748 3; 2010 c.79 2]