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Residential energy storage systems in Oregon

Which codes apply? In Oregon, residential energy storage systems fall under the 2026 NEC, the 2024 IRC, the 2024 IFC, and the 2023 NFPA 855 through the fire code.

Wall or floor units at a one- or two-family home, about 5 to 20 kWh each, up to 80 kWh in a garage or outdoors. State record read Oct 24, 2026. Data as of Oct 26, 2026.

Codes that reach residential energy storage systems

The edition Oregon enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.

  1. NECNational Electrical Code
    2026 NECVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2026

    Where it reaches the product. Article 706, energy storage systems, with 705 for the interconnection and 710 for stand-alone operation.

    2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code · OAR 918-305-0100; Oregon amendments in OAR 918-305-0105 Table 1-E

    The Oregon NEC record
  2. IRCInternational Residential Code
    2024 IRCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2026

    Where it reaches the product. Section R328, stationary storage battery systems in dwellings.

    2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code · OAR 918-480-0005

    The Oregon IRC record
  3. IFCInternational Fire Code
    2024 IFCVerified

    in force since Oct 1, 2025

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 12, energy systems, section 1207, which also points to NFPA 855.

    2025 Oregon Fire Code · OAR 837-040-0010; ORS 476.117

    The Oregon IFC record
  4. NFPA 855NFPA 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
    2023 NFPA 855Verified

    in force since Oct 1, 2025 · Through the IFC, chapter 12 · Edition derived from the fire code the state adopts

    Where it reaches the product. Chapter 15, one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

    2025 Oregon Fire Code · OAR 837-040-0010

    The Oregon NFPA 855 record

Oregon laws that name residential energy storage systems

On the site: 17 laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.

Law or ruleKindStageDateWhat it does
Portland General Electric battery planDocket UM 2141 filing, Oct 15, 2026Program rulePartialPendingOct 15, 2026Portland General Electric proposes making its home battery pilot an ongoing program open to small nonresidential customers. Source (opens in a new tab)
2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code2026 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, Table 1-ECode amendmentPartialIn forceOct 1, 2026Adopts the 2026 National Electrical Code with Oregon amendments from Oct 1, 2026. Adding solar to a building with an existing system requires rapid shutdown for the existing system too. Source (opens in a new tab)
2026 Oregon Residential Specialty CodeOregon Residential Specialty Code adoption pageCode amendmentPartialIn forceOct 1, 2026Adopts the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code from Oct 1, 2026, and it becomes mandatory Apr 1, 2027. Builders may use the 2023 or 2026 code during the phase-in. Source (opens in a new tab)
OPUC Docket AR 688Docket AR 688RuleVerifiedPendingSep 30, 2026Proposes updates to the small generator interconnection and net metering rules. Source (opens in a new tab)
OPUC Order No. 26-368Order No. 26-368Commission orderPartialIn forceSep 30, 2026Directs the three investor-owned utilities to add a single-disconnect option for net metering systems and a transfer trip description in their 2027 handbook updates. Source (opens in a new tab)
OAR 860-082-0060 and related Division 82 rulesOregon Administrative Rules DatabaseRulePartialExpiredSep 4, 2026Temporarily amended the Tier 4 interconnection review rule for generators up to 10 megawatts, from Apr 1 through Sep 4, 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 4029Oregon Laws 2026BillPartialIn forceJun 5, 2026Requires residential solar sellers to use licensed installers and give a plain-language disclosure of up to four pages. Source (opens in a new tab)
OAR chapter 330Permanent Administrative Order DOE 1-2026RulePartialIn forceApr 29, 2026Adds rebates for storage, including batteries added to existing home solar, installed by approved contractors. Source (opens in a new tab)
SB 1582Oregon Legislative Information SystemBillPartialDid not passMar 6, 2026Would have required each electric company to run a distributed power plant program buying grid services from customer batteries and other resources. Source (opens in a new tab)
SB 827Oregon Laws 2025BillPartialIn forceJan 1, 2026Lets the state rebate program pay for solar, paired storage, and storage added to homes that already have solar. Source (opens in a new tab)
2025 Oregon Fire CodeOregon Fire Code pageCode amendmentPartialIn forceOct 1, 2025Adopts the 2024 International Fire Code, as amended by the State Fire Marshal, as the 2025 Oregon Fire Code from Oct 1, 2025. Its Section 1207 covers battery energy storage systems. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 3609Oregon Legislative Information SystemBillPartialDid not passJun 27, 2025Would have required each electric company to run a distributed power plant program buying grid services from customer batteries and other distributed resources. Source (opens in a new tab)
HB 3747Oregon Legislative Information SystemBillPartialDid not passJun 27, 2025Would have created a refundable state income tax credit for buying battery storage and solar electric systems in tax years 2026 through 2031. Source (opens in a new tab)
OPUC Order No. 24-448Order No. 24-448Commission orderPartialIn forceDec 19, 2024Approves the three investor-owned utilities' small generator interconnection agreements, with changes. Source (opens in a new tab)
OAR chapter 860Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseRulePartialIn forceApr 9, 2024Sets utility interconnection rules for small generators, and its definitions treat energy storage as part of a generator facility. Source (opens in a new tab)
OPUC Docket AR 659Docket AR 659 hearings reportCommission orderPartialIn forceApr 9, 2024Adopted 2024 changes to the net metering and small generator interconnection rules. Source (opens in a new tab)
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate ProgramSolar + Storage Rebate Program for homeownersProgram rulePartialIn force–Pays rebates through approved contractors for home solar, up to $5,000, and storage at $300 per kilowatt-hour, up to $2,500. Lower-income homes get higher shares, and storage must be able to power the home in an outage. Source (opens in a new tab)

Every Oregon law on residential energy storage systems, with filters

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