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Energy Facility Siting Spotlight: Rulemaking

The Energy Facility Siting Council, which is staffed by the Oregon Department of Energy, is a seven-member volunteer council appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. EFSC is responsible for overseeing the development of large electric generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal sites, and other projects. This state-level oversight of energy facilities helps ensure Oregon has the energy supply it needs while protecting Oregon’s environment and public safety. This oversight includes updating and implementing Oregon Administrative Rules.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezOctober 21, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC Members, EFSC, Siting Spotlight, Siting Standards, rulemaking, Get Involved

Energy Facilities Spotlight: State Jurisdiction

As Oregon makes progress on its clean energy goals – including a 100 percent clean electricity target by 2040 for the state’s largest utilities – the state will need new clean energy generation facilities like wind and solar to meet energy demand. But who decides where and how facilities are built in Oregon?

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezJuly 15, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC, Energy Facilities, Get Involved, State Jurisdiction, Public Involvement, Siting Standards, State Standards, Siting Spotlight

Energy Facilities Spotlight: Meeting the Standards

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council, commonly called EFSC, is responsible for overseeing the development of large electric generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal sites, and other energy projects. EFSC has a set of standards that energy facilities must meet, including standards to protect natural resources, ensure public health and safety, and protect against adverse environmental effects.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezApril 16, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC, Siting Standards, Facility Siting, Energy Facility Siting, Get Invovled, Public Involvement, Get Involved, Siting Spotlight

Stay Up to Speed on Oregon’s Proposed Energy Facilities

Did you know the Oregon Department of Energy’s energy facility siting team and the Energy Facility Siting Council currently have more than a dozen state jurisdictional energy facilities in the review pipeline? ODOE wants to make sure Oregonians can stay in the loop in this important public process. Our siting team provides a monthly update that outlines all projects that are in review, including current status and what’s on the horizon so Oregonians can stay informed about progress and view opportunities to get involved.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezFebruary 20, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting, Get Involved, Public Involvement, Siting Spotlight

Spotlight: Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Process

Reviewing and potentially siting energy facilities – such as solar, wind, or transmission facilities – in Oregon is a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Proposed energy facilities go through a robust public process to ensure they are up to Oregon’s standards before they can be built.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezOctober 12, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Engagement, Get Involved, Siting Spotlight

Energy Facility Siting Snapshot: Decommissioning

When Oregonians turn on the lights, their power is coming from a number of resources – from renewable resources like wind and solar to fossil fuel-based generation like natural gas. Many large energy facilities are reviewed and monitored at the state level, so what happens when one of these facilities has reached the end of its life?

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezAugust 23, 2023Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Decommissioning, EFSC, Siting Spotlight

Wind: Renewable, Re-powered, and Recycled

Oregon’s first utility-scale wind facility began operation in 2001 – today, more than a dozen wind facilities are in operation or under construction in the state. As wind facilities begin to age or produce less power, what happens to the materials – wood, fiberglass, and metals – that make up the turbines?

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezFebruary 6, 2023Wind Turbines, Wind, Recycling, Repowering, Renewable Energy, Energy Facility Siting Council, Siting Spotlight

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