Oregon SB1597 mandates electric utilities to disclose waste storage costs from energy generation to customers and developers to the public.

Oregon SB1597 requires electric utilities to inform their customers about the costs associated with storing waste generated during electricity production. Additionally, it mandates that developers of energy facilities must disclose these costs to both the electric utility and the public before the facility's development. The bill specifies that these provisions will take effect 91 days after the adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular legislative session.

Oregon SB1597 mandates electric utilities to disclose waste storage costs from energy generation to customers and developers to the public.

Oregon SB1597 requires electric utilities to inform their customers about the costs associated with storing waste generated during electricity production. Additionally, it mandates that developers of energy facilities must disclose these costs to both the electric utility and the public before the facility's development. The bill specifies that these provisions will take effect 91 days after the adjournment sine die of the 2026 regular legislative session.