ORS tit. 36A, ch. 469B, INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING PROGRAMS, COOLING and ELECTRICAL NEEDS STUDY

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
COOLING AND ELECTRICAL NEEDS STUDY

ORS tit. 36A, ch. 469B, INCENTIVES FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING PROGRAMS, COOLING and ELECTRICAL NEEDS STUDY

Sections 26 and 28, chapter 86, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 26. Study of cooling and electrical needs of publicly supported housing. (1) The State Department of Energy shall study the cooling and electrical needs of publicly supported housing as defined in ORS 456.250, manufactured dwelling parks and recreational vehicle parks. The study should detail information including but not limited to the following:

(a) The prevalence of cooling facilities;

(b) The need for cooling facilities;

(c) Barriers to transitioning housing and parks to include cooling facilities; and

(d) When possible, specific scenarios for properties in development or preservation to add cooling facilities.

(2) The Building Codes Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall provide assistance in conducting the study under this section. [2022 c. 86, § 26]

Sec. 28. Section 26 of this 2022 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2022 c. 86, § 28]