Proposed climate pollution fee

Cascade's Spector urged delaying the fee until HB 2021 compliance is proven, exemptions for affordable housing and dual-fuel systems, and a multi-year pilot if it passes.

COBA's Mosher proposed a 2-3 year side-by-side pilot program with production builders, exemption up to 120% AMI, and warned of supply chain issues like Washington state faced.

ECC's Breynaert backed only the deed-restricted exemption, a reduction (not exemption) for dual-fuel and solar, opposed RNG exemptions and the pilot, and urged a July 1, 2027 start.

Energize Bend's Breen opposed housing exemptions and the pilot, warned about stranded gas assets, questioned CNG's RNG compliance plans, and pushed for an April 2027 start.

UA Local 290's Burger supported exemptions for deed-restricted housing, dual-fuel, and RNG, suggested pushing implementation to 2029-2030, and floated solar and future hydrogen exemptions.

BEDAB's Evons asked for clarity on the emissions statistics and supported affordable housing exemptions, dual-fuel projects, and gathering more data for the fee structure.