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Or. Rev. Stat. § 469.030 (2026)

State Department of Energy; duties

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      469.030 State Department of Energy; duties. (1) There is created the State Department of Energy.

      (2) The State Department of Energy shall:

      (a) Be the central repository within the state government for the collection of data on energy resources;

      (b) Endeavor to utilize all public and private sources to inform and educate the public about energy problems and ways in which the public can conserve energy resources;

      (c) Engage in research, but whenever possible, contract with appropriate public or private agencies and dispense funds for research projects and other services related to energy resources, except that the State Department of Energy shall endeavor to avoid duplication of research whether completed or in progress;

      (d) Qualify for, accept and disburse or utilize any private or federal moneys or services available for the administration of ORS 176.820, 192.338, 192.345, 192.355, 192.690, 469.010 to 469.155, 469.300 to 469.563, 469.990, 757.710 and 757.720;

      (e) Administer federal and state energy allocation and conservation programs and energy research and development programs and apply for and receive available funds therefor;

      (f) Be a clearinghouse for energy research to which all agencies shall send information on all energy related research;

      (g) Prepare contingent energy programs to include all forms of energy not otherwise provided pursuant to ORS 757.710 and 757.720;

      (h) Maintain an inventory of energy research projects in Oregon and the results thereof;

      (i) Collect, compile and analyze energy statistics, data and information;

      (j) Contract with public and private agencies for energy activities consistent with ORS 469.010 and this section;

      (k) Upon request of the governing body of any affected jurisdiction, coordinate a public review of a proposed transmission line according to the provisions of ORS 469.442; and

      (L) Advise the Governor on energy-related matters. [1975 c.606 §4; 1981 c.792 §2; 1987 c.200 §4; 1993 c.569 §2; 1995 c.551 §3; 1999 c.934 §5; 1999 c.1043 §9; 2003 c.186 §1; 2013 c.656 §7]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2020–2024 · leading case: Umatilla Cnty. v. Dept. of Energy (Or. 2024).
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Umatilla Cnty. v. Dept. of Energy (Or. 2024). “The Council Generally The council is an independent body composed of seven volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.”
Umatilla Cnty. v. Dept. of Energy (Or. 2024). “The Council Generally The council is an independent body composed of seven volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.”
Cent. Lincoln PUD v. Dept. of Energy, 478 P.3d 993 (Or. Ct. App. 2020). “ssion of the Legislative Assembly, the director shall promptly enter an order establishing the amount of revenues required to be derived from an assessment pursuant to this sub- section in order to fund programs and activities that the council and the department are charged with…”
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