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House Bill 2620, which requires that public entities spend 1.5 percent of the total contract price of a public improvement contract for new construction or major renovation of a public building on solar energy technology, took effect January 1, 2008. Public entities include, but are not limited to, state agencies, universities, community colleges, school districts and education services districts, and local government.
The Oregon Department of Energy has completed the Oregon Administrative Rules for HB 2620. The proposed rules include, but are not limited to, eligible projects, eligible costs, appropriateness of solar for the project, rollover of funds into other projects, and reporting requirements.
Reporting for Projects
HB 2620 requires reporting of compliance with the provisions of the bill.
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NOTE:
In order for this spreadsheet to function properly, you must have at least Excel 2000 and macro security must be set to Medium or lower. To set the security, open Excel, and choose Tools, Macros, Security. Select Medium or Low.
If you have any problems or questions with the form, contact Ann Hushagen at (503) 373-7804 or Ann.Hushagen@state.or.us
Completed forms should be submitted to:
Oregon Department of Energy
625 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-3737
Or electronically to:
Solar.tech@state.or.us
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