SB 1143 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to thermal energy networks; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] Directs the Public Utility Commission to establish a pilot program that allows each natural gas company to develop a utility-scale thermal energy network pilot project to provide heating and cooling services to customers. Requires each natural gas company to file a proposal and plan to develop a pilot project or an explanation for why the natural gas company is not submitting a proposal. Identifies criteria the commission shall take into consideration in evaluating a proposal. Establishes labor standards and reporting requirements for certain thermal energy network projects. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Issues: ✗ Energy

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Introduced → A-Engrossed · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add labor standards and reporting requirements for thermal energy network projects, while retaining the original pilot program requirements for gas companies. The amendment clarifies that the bill establishes standards for workers on covered projects and requires reporting on labor practices.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include labor standards and reporting requirements for thermal energy network projects, in addition to the existing pilot program requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added labor standards and reporting requirements for certain thermal energy network projects.

Updated the digest to reflect the addition of labor standards alongside the existing pilot project requirements.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'apprentice,' 'apprenticeable occupation,' 'training agent,' and 'covered project' in Section 2.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 14, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

upper

Apr 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

6 primary · 3 co-sponsors