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 MoreOn June 13-15, members of the Oregon Department of Energy team joined Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth, and other collaborators for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ 2023 NW Tribal Clean Energy Summit in Tulalip, WA. ODOE was proud to sponsor the summit, which brought people together to talk about the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreAn online application portal is now open for eligible entities and Tribes to apply for grant funding to support local heat pump deployment programs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program will award funds to selected regional administrators that will offer financial assistance for heat pump installations in the communities they serve.
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 MoreThe Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, located on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is at the forefront of sustainability in Oregon. The health center is enrolled in Energy Trust of Oregon’s Path to Net Zero. Not only is it the first emerging net zero energy health care building in Oregon, but it is the first tribal building to make this commitment as well.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, we’re discussing energy and climate change in Oregon, an update on ODOE's Notice of Violation for Radioactive Waste Disposal, a fond farewell to longtime Oregon Global Warming Commission Chair Angus Duncan, and more.
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