(1) As used in this section:
- (a) “Community microgrid” means a microgrid that is located within a geographical area that a local government designates as a microgrid zone under ORS 197.729.
- (b) “Microgrid” means a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources within clearly defined electrical boundaries that functions as a single controllable system, irrespective of whether the microgrid is operating independently of or in conjunction with an electric grid.
- (2) The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules to the state building code that support the integration of buildings with community microgrids.
Note: 455.418 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 455 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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