A public partnership with the Oregon Department of Energy, Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development, Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Defense has published new educational materials that will help local governments, Tribes, communities, policymakers, agencies, energy developers, and other stakeholders access important information and considerations for potential renewable energy in Oregon.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE receives National State Leadership in Clean Energy award, is recruiting members for a Community Renewable Energy Grant review committee, talks electric vehicles and the grid, shares Director Benner's views on energy resilience, and more.
Read MoreAbout a decade ago, Oregon only had about 500 registered electric vehicles on our roads – today, that number is nearing 50,000. With Oregon’s bold EV adoption goals, including 250,000 registered zero emission vehicles on our roads by 2025, how might that affect Oregon’s electricity grid? Will there be enough power to keep the state moving?
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23-24, 2022.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually and in person on Thursday and Friday, May 26-27, 2022.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Read MoreIn our February newsletter, we’re leading the way on energy efficiency, tracking safe transport of radioactive materials, celebrating Black History Month, looking toward a busy spring for energy incentive programs, and more.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for electric school buses, public engagement opportunities for new incentive programs, a fresh new look for the Go Electric Oregon website, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy is kicking off development of our 2022 Biennial Energy Report. For 2022, the project team will address required topics through a data-driven process, equity considerations, and assessment of the policy landscape – and we’d like your input!
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oreogn’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, January 28, 2022.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, December 16-17, 2021.
Read MoreIn our last newsletter of 2021, an update on federal funding for energy programs, a reminder about ODOE's Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program, a new Grounded podcast episode on electric vehicles, and more.
Read MoreThe Energy Facility Siting Council welcomed two new members, Perry Chocktoot and Phil Stenbeck, this year. Both members have been confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, November 18-19, 2021.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, October 22, 2021.
Read MoreTen years after breaking ground, the Baldock Solar Highway is still delivering renewable energy to Oregonians and weary travelers.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, September 24, 2021.
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