OAR 690-051-0280
Need for Power

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.

Source: Rule 690-051-0280 — Need for Power, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=690-051-0280.

690‑051‑0000
Purpose 690‑051‑0010
Definitions 690‑051‑0020
Projects to be Considered by the Commission 690‑051‑0030
Restriction on Filing 690‑051‑0040
Preliminary Permit not Required 690‑051‑0050
Applications: Filing Procedure 690‑051‑0060
Consultation 690‑051‑0070
Applications for Preliminary Permits: Contents and Scope of Evaluation 690‑051‑0080
Application of Standards to Preliminary Permits 690‑051‑0090
Applications for Minor Projects: Contents, Scope of Evaluation and Application of Standards 690‑051‑0095
Applications for Major Projects: Scope of Evaluation and Application of Standards 690‑051‑0100
Application for Major License or Permit: Contents, Scope of Evaluation 690‑051‑0130
Hearings Requirements for Preliminary Permits, Licenses and Permits 690‑051‑0140
Time and Place of Hearings 690‑051‑0150
Filing of Protest and Remonstrances 690‑051‑0160
Standards for Evaluation 690‑051‑0170
Protection of Designated Resource Areas and Special Management Areas 690‑051‑0180
Mitigation, No Net Loss 690‑051‑0190
Water Resources 690‑051‑0200
Fish Resources 690‑051‑0210
Wildlife 690‑051‑0220
Plant Life 690‑051‑0230
Recreation 690‑051‑0240
Hist.: Cultural and Archaeological Resources 690‑051‑0250
Land Resources 690‑051‑0260
Land Use 690‑051‑0280
Need for Power 690‑051‑0290
Consolidated Review 690‑051‑0300
Interim Orders 690‑051‑0320
Competing Applications 690‑051‑0350
Minor Projects, Waiver of Provisions of Act Where the Licensee is Not a Public Utility 690‑051‑0380
Water Rights 690‑051‑0390
Failure to Construct Project or Utilize Water 690‑051‑0400
Fees: Filing and Annual 690‑051‑0410
Agreements Between Municipal and Private Applicants
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 690-051-0280’s source at or​.us