We continue On the Road in Oregon, an exciting blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke checks in following a multi-day trip to the Oregon Coast to meet with tribal and utility leaders.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has selected 21 recipients for a total of $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.
Read MoreIf you or someone you know are struggling to make gas or electric utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there might be financial assistance available.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter: life during COVID-19, a tour with McMinnville Water & Light, activating the Oregon Fuel Action Plan, a vacancy on the Energy Facility Siting Council, and more.
Read MoreIn our last newsletter of 2019: Oregon submits comments to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, bold new zero emission vehicle targets, an ODOE tour of public electric utilities, and more.
Read MoreCOUs are an important partner to the Oregon Department of Energy, so one of our Senior Policy Analysts, Adam Schultz, visited with representatives of 33 COUs at 26 different COU locations this year – with more in the works!
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy today announced a new resilience resource for small and medium electric utilities. The Oregon Guidebook for Local Energy Resilience identifies incremental actions electric utilities can take today so they are better prepared in the event of a major emergency, and provides additional guidance to improve overall community energy resilience.
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