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ODOE Seeks Oregonians to Serve on Oregon Energy Strategy Advisory Group

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is forming an Advisory Group for the development of the Oregon Energy Strategy.

Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedBryan HockadayJune 13, 2024Oregon Energy Strategy

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 14

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJune 10, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

May 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE launches new County Energy Resilience Grant Program and opens a second round of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding, the Oregon Climate Action Commission seeks new members, ODOE celebrates the first anniversary of the Community Navigator Program, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMay 31, 2024Newsletter, Incentive Programs, Get Involved, County Energy Resilience Program, EECBG, Oregon Climate Action Commission, Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Oregon Energy Strategy, State Energy Strategy

Oregon Department of Energy Announces New Grant Program for County Energy Resilience Planning

The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new grant program that will bolster energy resilience in communities across the state. Through ODOE’s County Energy Resilience Program, Oregon counties can apply for up to $50,000 to support development of an energy resilience plan.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMay 23, 2024Resilience, Energy Resilience, Oregon Counties, Counties, County Energy Resilience Program, County Energy Resilience Grant Program, ODOE Grants

Celebrating the First Anniversary of ODOE's Community Navigator Program

ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke reflects on the first anniversary of the agency’s Community Navigator Program. The program’s vision is to empower and support environmental justice communities throughout Oregon so that they can better understand and engage with energy programs, policies, and opportunities.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, ODOE Team, Success StoriesJennifer KalezMay 21, 2024Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Get Involved, Communities, ODOE Programs

Oregon Climate Action Commission Recruiting New Members

The Oregon Climate Action Commission is seeking members to support its work and advance its statutory duties. Interested Oregon residents with experience in environmental justice, manufacturing, or the fishing industry are encouraged to apply for one of the commission’s vacant voting positions. The commission is also seeking a youth member (aged 16 to 24) to serve a two-year voting member term.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezMay 15, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, OCAC Members, Get Involved, Commissions

Open House June 3: Oregon Energy Strategy Overview and Update (webinar)

The Oregon Department of Energy is developing the Oregon Energy Strategy, and we invite you to hear an update on the project and learn about ways to get involved!

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Renewable Energy, Public MeetingBryan HockadayMay 14, 2024Oregon Energy Strategy, State Energy Strategy, Public Meeting, Get Involved

Woodburn Awarded First Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant – Applications Due May 21

The City of Woodburn has been awarded the first Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant from the Oregon Department of Energy’s new federally funded grant program.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Success Stories, USDOEErica EuenMay 7, 2024Incentive Programs, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, EV Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Conservation

Join ODOE for Energy Security Plan Community Meetings

The Oregon Department of Energy is leading development of a new Energy Security Plan for the state, which will identify risks to electricity, liquid fuel, and natural gas/propane systems, and will propose ways to mitigate those risks — and we want to hear from you!

Energy in Oregon, Climate Change, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Safety & ResilienceErica EuenMay 1, 2024Energy in Oregon, Energy Future, Energy Security Plan, Oregon Energy Security Plan, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Planning

April 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, Oregon receives significant federal Solar for All investment, ODOE practices its nuclear emergency response activities, invites Oregonians to Energy Security Plan community meetings, reboots our Grounded podcast, and more.

On the Road in Oregon: Making Connections in Lake County

On the Road in Oregon is an exciting blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. In this series, we're exploring the work of the Oregon Department of Energy's Community Navigator Program as its staff fosters connections and collaboration across the state. This month, RARE Member Alice Weston talks about a recent trip to Lake County.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezApril 26, 2024Community Navigator, On the Road in Oregon, Public Engagement, Community Engagement, Get Involved

Energy Facilities Spotlight: Meeting the Standards

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council, commonly called EFSC, is responsible for overseeing the development of large electric generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal sites, and other energy projects. EFSC has a set of standards that energy facilities must meet, including standards to protect natural resources, ensure public health and safety, and protect against adverse environmental effects.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezApril 16, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC, Siting Standards, Facility Siting, Energy Facility Siting, Get Invovled, Public Involvement, Get Involved, Siting Spotlight

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 19, 2024

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezApril 15, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

March 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE shares a big month for grant opportunities, including Grid Resilience, Community Renewable Energy Grants, and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants; invites Oregonians to weigh in on the State Energy Strategy; celebrates the state's next generation of energy experts; and more.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMarch 29, 2024Newsletter, Grid Resilience, Grid Resilience Grant Program, EECBG, Energy Efficiency, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, ODOE Grants, Grants, Oregon Energy Strategy, State Energy Strategy

Oregon Energy Strategy Development: We Want to Hear From You

The Oregon Department of Energy is leading development of a State Energy Strategy that will identify potential pathways to achieving Oregon’s energy and climate policy objectives. It’s vital that we hear diverse perspectives as we develop a strategy that reflects the needs of the state it will serve. We want to hear from you about how you’d like to be involved and what’s important to you.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMarch 26, 2024State Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy, Get Involved, Energy Future

Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.2 Million Available for Local Governments Through Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

The Oregon Department of Energy has about $1.2 million available for grants to eligible local governments for energy efficiency, renewable energy, or transportation-related projects. The funding is available thanks to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.

Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Saving Energy, USDOEJennifer KalezMarch 25, 2024ODOE Grants, Press Release, News Release, EECBG, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, Federal Funding, IIJA

Oregon Department of Energy Grid Resilience Grant Program to Support Oregon Electric Utilities

A new Oregon Department of Energy Grid Resilience Grant Program has nearly $19 million available to support projects that strengthen resilience of the electric grid in Oregon communities. Program funding is available thanks to the federal 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMarch 15, 2024Grid Resilience, Grid, Grid Modernization, Grants, Grid Resilience Grant Program, News Release, Press Release, Incentives, Electric Utilities, Utilities

Oregon's Future Energy Experts Compete in Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge

On March 12, Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner served as a presenter and judge for the 2024 Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge in Newport. Students from elementary and middle schools along the coast created their own renewable energy devices to compete for best design.