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SB 825

Relating to reporting requirements for energy programs.

2025 Regular Session

SB 825 modifies Oregon energy program reporting requirements, effective January 1, 2026, altering how agencies and utilities must collect and disclose energy program data.

Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 825

Legislative bill overview

SB 825 modifies reporting requirements for Oregon's energy programs, establishing new or modified data collection and disclosure standards. The bill became law on May 14, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026, allowing state agencies and energy program administrators time to implement compliance changes.

Why is this important

Energy program reporting affects how Oregon tracks progress toward climate and efficiency goals, influences public understanding of program effectiveness, and determines what data regulators and utilities must disclose. Changes to reporting requirements can impact program transparency, accountability, and resource allocation decisions affecting ratepayers and climate policy implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting burden and costs: Expanded reporting requirements may increase administrative costs for utilities and energy programs, potentially affecting program budgets or customer rates
  • Data privacy concerns: Enhanced reporting may involve collection or disclosure of customer-level energy data, raising privacy considerations for residential and business consumers
  • Compliance timeline: The January 1, 2026 effective date provides limited implementation time for agencies to update systems and processes to meet new reporting standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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