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Oregon Revised Statutes Utility Regulation § 757.720

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) Approval of utility plans for the curtailment of load shall be based on the following factors:

(a) The consistency of the plan with the public health, safety and welfare;

(b) The technical feasibility of implementation of the plan;

(c) The effectiveness with which the plan minimizes the impact of any curtailment; and

(d) Consistency with Oregon energy policies formulated under ORS 469.010 to 469.155, 469.300 to 469.563 and 757.710 and this section.

(2) In the event of an emergency threatening the health, safety and welfare of the general public, the Public Utility Commission may on the commission's own motion and without hearing establish a plan for the curtailment of load by any person referred to in ORS 757.710. If an emergency is not present, the commission shall prior to approval hold public hearings with respect to any proposed plan and give reasonable notice of such hearings.

(3) The commission shall consult with the Director of the State Department of Energy before approving a plan.

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