Existing Laws – Oregon Revised Statutes

Energy Facility Siting Council – rules for siting projects

Hydroelectric Water Rights

Hydroelectric Decommissioning ORS Chapter 543a

Oregon Small Hydro Working Group

The Oregon Small Hydroelectric Work Group presented a forum on May 16, 2007, for potential small hydropower developers.  Presentations from the workshop are available at the Oregon Department of Energy (link below).  A subsequent forum will be provided in the late fall or early 2008.  NWHA is developing a workbook for small projects under a grant from the Energy Trust of Oregon.

Small Hydro Working Group Meetings

Existing Rules/Orders – Oregon Administrative Rules

Hydroelectric Water Rights

Business Energy Tax Credit

Oregon Public Utility Commission Order No. 05-584 (UM 1129), an evaluation of specific policies and procedures to determine PURPA implementation and utility purchase prices

Financing Options for Oregon Hydropower Projects

Financing Options for Oregon Hydropower Projects

Oregon Energy Trust

Oregon Small Scale Energy Loan Program

Oregon State University Energy Resources Research Lab

The Climate Trust

Bonneville Power Administration Renewables Discount Program

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

U.S. Department of Energy Research Grants

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

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