Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1143: Relating to thermal energy networks; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1143 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to thermal energy networks; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Kate Lieber (Democratic), Janeen Sollman (Democratic), Bobby Levy (Republican), Tom Andersen (Democratic), Pam Marsh (Democratic), David Smith (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
</b> </i>] 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. <b>Establishes labor standards and reporting requirements for certain thermal energy network projects.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Lieber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Janeen Sollman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bobby Levy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Tom Andersen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Pam Marsh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ken Helm | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| John Lively | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Khanh Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
- Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
- Work Session held.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Energy and Environment, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.