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Governor Brown Signs Zero-Emissions Target Bill Into Law
Governor Brown Signs Zero-Emissions Target Bill Into Law

We were excited to hear that Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1044 – Oregon’s zero-emission vehicle target bill – into law earlier this week. The bill marks another step forward for Oregon’s climate goals and for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedGuest UserElectric Vehicles, Electric Cars, EV Charging, Zero Emissions, ZEVIWG, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Governor Brown, Oregon Schools, Incentives, rebate, Zero-emission vehicle, Fleets, ZEVs
More Than 300 Oregonians Attend Hearings For Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line
More Than 300 Oregonians Attend Hearings For Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

It’s always nice when we hear from fellow Oregonians – and see new corners of our beautiful state along the way. A handful of Oregon Department of Energy staff – along with the all-volunteer Energy Facility Siting Council – got to do just that in late June at public hearings on the draft proposed order of the planned Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezBoardman to Hemingway, Transmission Line, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Hearing, Public Involvement
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Guidebook for Local Energy Resilience
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Guidebook for Local Energy Resilience

The Oregon Department of Energy today announced a new resilience resource for small and medium electric utilities. The Oregon Guidebook for Local Energy Resilience identifies incremental actions electric utilities can take today so they are better prepared in the event of a major emergency, and provides additional guidance to improve overall community energy resilience.

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Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezResilience, Resiliency, Consumer Owned Utilities, Central Lincoln PUD, Oregon Utilities, Cascadia Earthquake, Emergency Preparedness
May 2019 Newsletter
May 2019 Newsletter

In ODOE’s May newsletter, we’re talking the latest on the 2019 legislative session, developments in building efficiency, approval of the first state-jurisdictional wind facility "repower," and important milestones for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line. Plus, updates from across our agency!

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, Energy Efficiency, Built Environment, Public Involvement, Boardman to Hemingway, Oregon Legislature, Wind Farms, Energy Facilities
ZEVIWG Update: Driving Change in Oregon
ZEVIWG Update: Driving Change in Oregon

The Zero Emission Vehicle Interagency Working Group is a coalition of state agencies dedicated to helping Oregon electrify our transportation system. Last week, the group held a public meeting to share updates about Oregon’s progress on getting more people behind the wheel of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingGuest UserEV Charging, Electric Vehicles, Electric Cars, DEQ, PUC, ODOT, DAS, Zero Emissions, ZEVIWG, Transportation, Hybrid, Executive Order, Portland General Electric, PacifiCorp, Oregon Utilities, Governor Brown, Go Electric
Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet May 16-17 In Condon
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.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserEFSC, Montague, Stateline, Summit Ridge, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Utility-Scale Solar, Condon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Gilliam, Umatilla, Wasco
Grounded Podcast: Portland Poop to Power
Grounded Podcast: Portland Poop to Power

Everybody poops. On our latest episode of Grounded, we’re joined by Paul Suto, Engineering Manager with the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services. BES is working on its “Poop to Power” project, which will convert methane from wastewater treatment processes into renewable natural gas.

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Energy in Oregon, Podcasts, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezGrounded, Podcast, Poop, Biogas, Biofuels, City of Portland, Renewable Energy, Renewable Natural Gas
March 2019 Newsletter
March 2019 Newsletter

ODOE’s March newsletter talks about the latest round of Renewable Energy Development Grants, a new Oregon Solar Dashboard, a new Grounded podcast episode, a quick update on the legislative session., and more.

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, Podcasts, Public Meeting, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceGuest UserRED Grant, Renewable Energy Development Grant, Renewable Energy, Solar, Solar Energy, Utility-Scale Solar, Community Solar, Chargeway, EV Charging, Electric Cars, Podcast, oregon climate authority, OCA, Oregon Legislature, Budget, PGE, Energy Storage, Ashland, Irrigation district, Go Electric, Built Environment, EFSC, Home Energy Scoring, Newsletter
Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet March 22 In Salem
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.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserEFSC, Summit Ridge, Montague, Climate Trust, Wind Energy