HB 4080

Oregon House bill in Session 2026R1.

Status: introduced. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts.

Bill ID OR-2026R1-HB-4080
Session 2026R1
Status introduced
Committee Climate, Energy, and Environment
House introduced 2026-02-05
Business / Commerce Energy Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Allows a person to use a plug-in solar power device. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). Allows a retail electricity consumer to install and use portable solar photovoltaic energy devices with up to a total maximum generating capacity of 1,200 watts. Defines "portable solar photovoltaic energy device."" Requires a retail electricity consumer to first file a declaration with the electric utility. Limits restrictions on portable solar photovoltaic energy devices in residences by landlords, homeowners associations, and condominium associations. Allows the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services to amend the state building code as necessary to address the installation or use of portable solar photovoltaic energy devices. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect July 1, 2026."

Sponsor
Sarah McDonald
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-02 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status introduced
2026-02-05 Latest Action Public Hearing held.
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