Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 330 - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Oregon Administrative Rules – Chapter 330: Department of Energy
Chapter 330 contains the administrative rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Energy. These rules establish procedures, programs, standards, reporting requirements, and compliance rules related to energy policy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and incentives in Oregon. The chapter is organized into divisions, each covering a specific area.
Divisions of Chapter 330
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
General procedures for rulemaking, hearings, and administrative processes for the Department of Energy.
Division 7 – Criminal Records Check and Fitness Determination
Requirements for criminal records checks and fitness determinations for certain energy-related licenses or registrations.
Division 10 – Confidential Treatment of Information
Rules specifying when information submitted to the Department is confidential and how it is protected.
Division 20 – Energy Supplier Forecasting
Requirements for energy suppliers to forecast and report energy supply data to the Department.
Division 25 – Resource Plan
Requirements for long-range planning by energy entities, including submission of resource plans to the Department.
Division 30 – Security Program Confidentiality
Protects confidential information related to energy security programs.
Division 40 – Joint Operating Agencies
Procedures for energy suppliers to apply to form joint operating agencies and review processes.
Division 50 – Petroleum Product Conversion Rates
Establishes standard conversion rates for petroleum products for reporting purposes.
Division 60 – Energy Conservation Services
Rules for programs that provide energy conservation services, standards, and incentives.
Division 62 – Energy Conservation Standards for Existing Dwellings
Standards for improving energy efficiency in existing residential buildings.
Division 63 – Voluntary Building Energy Performance Score
Encourages voluntary energy performance scoring for buildings.
Division 66 – Commercial Energy Conservation Services
Rules governing energy conservation services for commercial energy users.
Division 67 – Institutional Conservation Programs
Rules for energy conservation programs in institutional buildings.
Division 70 – Residential Alternative Energy Devices Tax Credit
Eligibility and procedures for tax credits related to residential alternative energy devices.
Division 75 – Energy Supplier Assessment
Requirements for assessments paid by energy suppliers.
Division 80 – Federal Petroleum Allocation
Administration of federal petroleum allocation programs at the state level.
Divisions 130–300 – Modern Energy Programs
These divisions implement current Oregon energy programs, including:
Energy-efficient design for state facilities
Renewable energy certificates and compliance with the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Renewable energy development grants
Energy conservation and incentive programs
Alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure incentives
Community renewable energy projects
Wildfire recovery energy efficiency incentives
Heat pump deployment and rental home programs
Building energy performance standards for commercial buildings
How the Rules Work
Each division defines the purpose, applicability, definitions, procedures, requirements, compliance, and reporting.
Rules provide standards for energy efficiency, renewable energy development, incentives, and regulatory compliance.
Divisions may be updated, repealed, or added through administrative rulemaking by the Department of Energy.
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