Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet on Friday, March 13 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive.
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In our February newsletter, a successful launch for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, ODOE issues Notice of Violation to an Oregon landfill, energy facility siting news, and more.
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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.
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In our January newsletter, ODOE wraps up the 2015-2019 Strategic Framework, launches the new Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, showcases ODOE's work during January Legislative Days, and more.
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As 2019 – and the final year for the Planning & Innovation Division’s Strategic Framework – came to a close, we looked back at the framework and the many accomplishments and activities we completed here at ODOE and with our partners.
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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.
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The Oregon Department of Energy announced today a new solar and energy storage rebate program serving Oregonians across the state.
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ODOE Director Janine Benner reflects back on 2019 and looks forward to 2020. Thanks for being part of our work this year — Happy New Year!
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Thursday, December 12, 2019. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m., and the public meeting will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. in the Vernier Community Room at The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Conservation Center: 821 SE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97214.
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Earlier this year, Governor Brown and the Oregon Legislature established bold, new targets for zero emission vehicle adoption by passing Senate Bill 1044.
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COUs are an important partner to the Oregon Department of Energy, so one of our Senior Policy Analysts, Adam Schultz, visited with representatives of 33 COUs at 26 different COU locations this year – with more in the works!
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There’s no question that upgrading the windows in your home or business can save on energy costs. But before you make the investment, be sure you’ll get the benefits you expect.
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In this month’s newsletter, Oregon ranks among the top ten most energy efficient states again, a tour of the Hanford Nuclear Site, a fond farewell to longtime volunteer Barry Beyeler, and more.
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Utility operations, maintenance, and engineering staff are encouraged to attend to learn how northwest utilities are enhancing local energy resilience and supporting grid operations through the use of battery storage systems coupled with solar installations.
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a two-day public meeting on November 4-5, 2019 at the Cannery Pier Hotel in Astoria, OR. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday and reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, with an opportunity for public comment each day.
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When it comes to saving energy, many of us know the basics, such as adding insulation, turning off lights when not in use, and investing in a programmable thermostat. But a not-so-well-known energy saver is how strategic landscaping can help cut your energy costs. And fall is a great time for planting.
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For the thirteenth year in a row, Oregon ranks among the top 10 most energy efficient states in the country, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. ACEEE’s 2019 scorecard ranks Oregon at No. 9.
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October 2, 2019 is Energy Efficiency Day. To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of 10 of our favorite low- to no-cost ways to save energy – today, and every day!
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In our September newsletter, ODOE kicks off strategic planning effort, a federal grant will help Oregon study renewable energy development, our final round of RED Grant recipients, and more.
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A major storm has hit our area and your neighborhood just went dark. Your refrigerator stopped humming and you can’t see the clock on your microwave. What’s more, you don’t know when the power will be restored. Four hours? Tomorrow? What if it’s longer? Are you ready?
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