Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 217: Relating to the paying of net metering customer-generators for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during a billing period.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 217 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the paying of net metering customer-generators for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during a billing period. Primary sponsor: David Smith (Republican). 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.
Requires an electric utility to pay a net metering customer-generator for the excess kilowatt-hours generated during a billing period. Removes the requirement that a customer-generator grant, but allows a customer-generator to donate, any credit for excess kilowatt-hours generated by the customer-generator to the electric utility's low-income assistance program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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 Energy and Environment.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.