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Oregon Commission Approves PacifiCorp’s Tier 5 Interconnection Process for Small Generators

On March 31, 2026, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (Commission) approved PacifiCorp’s Tier 5 interconnection proposal for qualifying facility small generators with modifications. Many stakeholders, including Commission Staff, Community Renewable Energy Association, Oregon Solar + Storage Industrias Association, Renewable Energy Coalition, and WynneWorks LLC advocated for changes to PacifiCorp’s Tier 5 proposal. The Commission issued Order No. 26-109 on April 1, 2026 adopting Staff’s recommendations. 

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Oregon Commission Adopts Temporary Rules on Interconnection in Accordance with Executive Orders

On March 31, 2026, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (Commission) adopted temporary rules related to small generator interconnection in response to Oregon Executive Orders (EO) 25-25 and 25-29. Many stakeholders, including the Renewable Energy Coalition, Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Portland General Electric Company, and PacifiCorp, advocated for changes to Commission Staff’s proposed temporary small generator interconnection rules. The Commission issued Order No. 26-108 on April 1, 2026 adopting Staff’s recommendations.