Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 51 - APPROPRIATION AND USE OF WATER FOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER AND STANDARDS FOR HYDROELECTRIC APPLICATIONS
Section 690-051-0280 - Need for Power
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-051-0280
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
In order to approve an application, the Director, shall make a finding on the need for power. In making this finding the Director shall consider the present and future power needs, taking into consideration:
(1) Whether there is a need for project power based upon:
(a) Consultation with the Oregon
Department of Energy on the most current regional power plan for an analysis of
need for development of hydropower or renewable energy resources within the
Columbia River region; or
(b)
Evidence of a contract for the sale of power, and
(c) For projects greater than 25 MW, any
recommendation by the Energy Facility Siting Council based on information
contained in the hearing record for the application.
(2) Section (1) of this rule shall not apply to applications for the following types of projects:
(a) Small facilities intended to supply power
for on site uses;
(b) Projects
which primarily use existing storage, diversion or water conveyance facilities
where the operation of the power project will foster reductions in water losses
or increases in the efficiency of water use;
(c) Multiple purpose projects where the
project is based primarily on other uses and in which power is a compatible
project purpose; or
(d) Projects
by public or municipal utilities which will serve only the applicant utility's
customers.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 536.025, 536.027, 537 & 543
Stats. Implemented:
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