The energy sector is a large contributor to climate change – but it can also be part of the solution.
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In this month’s newsletter, we have a 2021 legislative session wrap-up, historic clean energy legislation signed by the Governor, spotlights on pandemic fuel use and energy bill basics, a new Grounded podcast episode, and more.
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This morning, Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner joined Environment Oregon, Lane Transit District, and others to show support for electric vehicles, buses, and infrastructure in our state.
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This June will mark the fourth year of the #MetsUnite and #ShowYourStripes climate change awareness campaign, when hundreds of meteorologists across the country show the “Warming Stripes” of their city, state, or country.
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As technology improves over time, household and commercial equipment is becoming more efficient – which reduces both consumer energy costs and cuts down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Setting minimum standards for products and appliances ensures Oregonians can access the most efficient options available on the market (and ultimately lower their energy bills).
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The next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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In this month’s newsletter, we share an upcoming public webinar on energy and climate in Oregon, celebrate a virtual ribbon-cutting for an ODOE-supported solar project in Ashland, publish an updated electricity resource mix, and more.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will host a public webinar on May 13, 2021 to walk through parts of the agency’s 2020 Biennial Energy Report that focus on energy and climate in Oregon.
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The next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021.
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Make every day Earth Day with tips and tricks for energy savings, climate change information, and other earth-conscious actions to incorporate into your daily life.
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This Earth Day, we reflect on our changing climate and the hazards it poses to our society and surrounding environment, from smoke-inducing wildfires and mega-droughts to destructive flooding events.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, April 16, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
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In this month’s newsletter, a new strategic plan sets ODOE's four-year direction, a determination on radioactive materials at an Oregon landfill, a focus on energy-resilient communities, and more.
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One of the recurring themes in the Oregon Department of Energy’s 2020 Biennial Energy Report is resilience – a term used to describe how our energy systems can withstand the effects of emergencies that disrupt energy delivery, and how fast these systems can recover following the disruption.
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In our 2020 Biennial Energy Report, we highlighted some of the cool stories happening around energy in Oregon. One of our stories was about TITAN Freight Systems, an Oregon-based overnight transportation services company that has made the switch to 100% renewable diesel for its trucks. Read on.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, March 5, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, January 29, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
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The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute recently published its Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment, an assessment of the state of climate change science – including biological, physical, and social science – as it relates to Oregon and the effects of climate change.
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The preliminary 2019 sector-based emissions data included in the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s Biennial Report the Legislature exceed the state’s 2020 emissions reduction target by 26 percent or 13 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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As we turn this corner to 2021, we look back on a year that was like no other.
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