Solar Lobby Day 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Meeting location: Oregon State Capitol, Hearing Room 50 - 900 Court Street NE,  Salem, OR 97301

Join us for Solar Lobby Day and show support for HB 2618, which creates a Solar Rebate grant program to replace the RETC.  The Solar Rebate bill got its first public hearing on February 28th and the hearing was strong; Sen. Frederick (D-Portland) and Rep. Brock Smith (R – Port Orford) testified in support of the bill as did OSEIA members Tom Kelly, James Reismiller and Newt Loken.

OSEIA laid out a good case for why Oregon needs a new solar incentive and the committee was receptive.  Next step – the committee needs to adopt the amendment and send the bill to the Natural Resources subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee. 

April 30th is a critical time for us to lobby the Oregon Legislature; after the May 15th revenue forecast, legislators will decide what programs to fund, so your voice at that time is very important.  Please join us!