ORS 469.281 Implementation; enforcement; advisory committee; rules

In addition to the energy performance standard the State Department of Energy adopts in accordance with ORS 469.277, the department shall adopt rules to implement ORS 469.275 to 469.279. The rules must:

Ensure timely, accurate and complete reporting of compliance with the requirements of ORS 469.275 to 469.279 from all tier 1 buildings;

Enable the department to effectively enforce the energy performance standard and energy use intensity targets established under ORS 469.275 to 469.279;

Provide means for affected eligible building owners of tier 1 buildings to appeal decisions and enforcement actions of the department that affect the eligible building owner; and

Ensure that an eligible building owner of a tier 1 building is responsible for paying the costs of compliance with ORS 469.275 to 469.279.

Before adopting rules under this section, the department shall establish and consult an advisory committee that includes representatives of eligible building owners, tenants of covered commercial buildings, public utilities, organizations with experience in designing or implementing energy efficiency programs, local governments, organizations that focus on environmental justice and other stakeholders the department identifies as needing representation. The department shall consult with the advisory committee before amending rules the department adopts under this section.