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Does Oregon’s Energy Future Include Floating Offshore Wind Turbines?

As more utilities look to replace fossil-fuel resources with more economic renewable resources, offshore wind energy is emerging as a potential option for the United States. Offshore wind turbines are located in windy waters off coastal shores, away from land.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezOctober 13, 2021Biennial Energy Report, Floating Offshore Wind, Offshore WInd, Offshore Wind, Wind Energy, Wind, Renewable Energy, ODOE Studies

Wind Farms in Oregon Begin Repowering

You may think of repowering as a weekend away, a spa day, or just a really good nap. In the energy world, repowering refers to upgrading components of an electrical generation facility in order to increase capacity and/or make a facility more efficient. These upgrades can also extend the life of an energy facility.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyGuest UserFebruary 6, 2020Wind, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Stateline, Shepherds Flat

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 23-24 in Hood River

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet on January 23-24 in Hood River. The public meeting begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday and will reconvene Friday at 8 a.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Drive.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserJanuary 16, 2020Transmission Line, Boardman to Hemingway, Wind, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Rulemaking, Amendments, EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Hood River

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet September 26-27 in Clatskanie

SALEM — Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet next on September 26-27, 2019 in Clatskanie. The public meeting begins Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Clatskanie River Inn, 600 E. Columbia River Highway. The meeting resumes on Friday at 8 a.m.

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet August 22-23 in Boardman

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet next on August 22-23, 2019 in Boardman. The public meeting begins Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive NE. The meeting resumes on Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceGuest UserAugust 15, 2019Rulemaking, Wheatridge, Perennial, Wind, Wind Farms, Wind Energy, Natural Gas, Amendments, Boardman, Umatilla, Morrow

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet May 16-17 In Condon

Proposed changes to three wind farms – two in the planning stages and one already operating – will be the main topics on the agenda at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting May 16-17 in Condon. The public meeting begins Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Hotel Condon, 202 S. Main St.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserMay 9, 2019EFSC, Montague, Stateline, Summit Ridge, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Utility-Scale Solar, Condon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Gilliam, Umatilla, Wasco

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet March 22 In Salem

Two wind farms planned for north central Oregon will be the main topics on the agenda at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on Friday, March 22 in Salem. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Oregon Department of Energy, 550 Capitol St. NE.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserMarch 15, 2019EFSC, Summit Ridge, Montague, Climate Trust, Wind Energy

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet February 22 In The Dalles

Oregon’s first state-jurisdictional wind farm (approved back in 2001) and a not-yet-built Wasco County wind farm will be the focus of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on Friday, February 22 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserFebruary 15, 2019Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Stateline, Summit Ridge, Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC, Rulemaking

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet December 14 In The Dalles

Two energy facilities planned for northeastern Oregon will be the focus of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on Friday, December 14 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserDecember 6, 2018Wheatridge, Carty, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Natural Gas, Solar Energy, Utility-Scale Solar, EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Boardman, The Dalles

ODOE’s Siting Division Reviewing A Record 15 Projects

Utility-scale solar electric facilities are the hot new thing in Oregon, and many existing wind farms are taking steps to “repower” older turbines by using longer blades. Those are two reasons why the Facility Siting Division at the Oregon Department of Energy now has a record 15 projects under review!

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceGuest UserNovember 30, 2018Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Solar, Solar Energy, Utility-Scale Solar, Transmission Line, Natural Gas, LNG, BioDiesel, EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet November 16 In Boardman

The proposed Wheatridge Wind Energy Facility in northeastern Oregon will be the main topic of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting November 16 in Boardman.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserNovember 6, 2018Wheatridge, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, EFSC, Boardman, Morrow, Umatilla

Zelenka Brings Impressive Background To Energy Department

Energy – in Oregon and beyond – has a big impact on our environment. The space where they interact is where Alan Zelenka likes to work. He’s spent half of his life in the energy business, all the while being a staunch protector of Oregon’s natural resources. Zelenka is the new Assistant Director for Planning and Innovation at the Oregon Department of Energy.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in OregonCliffJuly 3, 2018Climate Trust, Energy Efficiency, Energy Policy, Energy Storage, Environment, Public Policy, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet June 29 In Salem

Rulemaking projects related to carbon dioxide emissions and solar photovoltaic facilities will be the main topics of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on Friday, June 29 in Salem.