Energy Efficiency Resource Standard:

Oregon does not have a standalone energy efficiency resource standard. Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit funded by a public purpose charge on PacifiCorp and PGE ratepayers, administers most utility funded efficiency programs (SB 1149, 1999). HB 3409 (2023) expanded efficiency programming for low and moderate income customers and established a building performance standards framework.

Building Codes:

Oregon’s commercial energy code is the Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC), Chapter 13 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. The 2025 OEESC is based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 with Oregon amendments; it took effect January 1, 2025, and became mandatory July 1, 2025. Residential energy provisions are in Chapter 11 of the 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (effective October 1, 2023; mandatory April 1, 2024).

Appliance Standards:

Oregon’s appliance efficiency standards are codified at ORS 469.229 and administered by the Oregon Department of Energy. Oregon passed initial standards legislation in 2005 and 2007 establishing standards for 17 products; 13 were subsequently preempted by federal standards under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. HB 2062 (2021) added appliance standards for 12 products, HB 4057 (2022) added spray sprinkler bodies, and HB 2531 (2023) also adopted a clean lighting policy.