Blog — Energy Info

September 2019 Newsletter

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.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezSeptember 30, 2019Newsletter, Federal Grant, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, Military, Renewable Energy Development Grants, Strategic Plan

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet September 26-27 in Clatskanie

SALEM — Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet next on September 26-27, 2019 in Clatskanie. The public meeting begins Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Clatskanie River Inn, 600 E. Columbia River Highway. The meeting resumes on Friday at 8 a.m.

Oregon Department of Energy to Host Electric Vehicle Showcase September 21 at Salem Saturday Market

Oregonians are invited to join the Oregon Department of Energy for an Electric Vehicle Showcase on September 21 at the Salem Saturday Market

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenSeptember 13, 2019Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Zero-emission vehicle, ZEVIWG, Zero Emissions, Press Release

Energy Facility Siting Council Adopts Temporary Rules for Energy Facility Amendment Process

The Energy Facility Siting Council on Thursday adopted temporary administrative rules that govern the state’s energy facility site certificate amendment process.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezAugust 23, 2019Rulemaking, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Amendments, Public Involvement

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet August 22-23 in Boardman

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet next on August 22-23, 2019 in Boardman. The public meeting begins Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive NE. The meeting resumes on Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceGuest UserAugust 15, 2019Rulemaking, Wheatridge, Perennial, Wind, Wind Farms, Wind Energy, Natural Gas, Amendments, Boardman, Umatilla, Morrow

July 2019 Newsletter

In our July newsletter, we wrap up the 2019 legislative session, share some news on zero emission vehicles, and celebrate the latest Renewable Energy Development Grant awardees.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezJuly 31, 2019Newsletter, Oregon Legislature, Electric Vehicles, Budget, Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy Development Grant, Podcast, Resilience, PUblic Involvement

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.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedGuest UserJuly 19, 2019Electric 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

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.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 16, 2019Boardman to Hemingway, Transmission Line, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Hearing, Public Involvement

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.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJuly 16, 2019Resilience, Resiliency, Consumer Owned Utilities, Central Lincoln PUD, Oregon Utilities, Cascadia Earthquake, Emergency Preparedness

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Hold Public Meeting July 15-16 in Troutdale

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a two-day public meeting on July 15-16, 2019 at 234 SW Kendall Ct. in Troutdale. 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.

Public Meeting, Press Releases, Safety & Resilience, Get InvolvedErica EuenJuly 2, 2019Hanford, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Waste, Columbia River, Public Meeting, PUblic Involvement, Public Health

Oregon Department of Energy to Hold Five Public Hearings for Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

The Oregon Department of Energy and the Energy Facility Siting Council will hold a series of public hearings on the Draft Proposed Order for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line in Eastern Oregon this month.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJune 10, 2019Press Release, Boardman to Hemingway, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Involvement, Public Hearing, Public Meeting

ODOE Staff Take Part in Annual Hanford Emergency Exercise

Each year, Oregon Department of Energy staff join representatives from Oregon Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon State University, and two eastern Oregon counties to participate in the annual Hanford Emergency Exercise to test our emergency preparedness program.

Get Involved, Safety & ResilienceGuest UserJune 7, 2019Hanford, Hanford Emergency, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear, Nuclear Waste, Richland, Emergency Preparedness, Morrow, Umatilla, Boardman, Irrigon, Hermiston, USDOE, washington

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!

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMay 31, 2019Newsletter, Energy Efficiency, Built Environment, Public Involvement, Boardman to Hemingway, Oregon Legislature, Wind Farms, Energy Facilities

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.

Thirty Years and Counting: The Hanford Cleanup and What It Means for Oregon

A look at cleanup progress on the 30th anniversary of the Hanford Site’s Tri-Party Agreement, why it matters, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Safety & Resilience, Get InvolvedErica EuenMay 15, 2019Hanford, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Columbia River, Environment, Radioactive

Saving Energy One Ride at a Time

Every May, ODOE joins hundreds of organizations across the state in the annual Bike More Challenge. With a combination of friendly competition and cool prizes, the Bike More Challenge encourages participants to rack up as many miles via bike as possible during the month of May.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Saving EnergyErica EuenMay 13, 2019Bike More, Sustainability, Saving Energy

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.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyGuest UserMay 9, 2019EFSC, Montague, Stateline, Summit Ridge, Wind Energy, Wind Farms, Utility-Scale Solar, Condon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Gilliam, Umatilla, Wasco

April 2019 Newsletter

In our April 2019 newsletter, we’re talking renewable natural gas, our statewide Home Energy Score program, Earth Day activities, an update on Jordan Cove, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Home Energy Scoring, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezApril 30, 2019Newsletter, Jordan Cove, Renewable Natural Gas, Electric Vehicles, PUblic Involvement

Proposed Jordan Cove Project Now Out for Stakeholder Comment

On March 29, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas export facility and pipeline. FERC will accept public comment on the DEIS until 2 p.m. Pacific time on July 5, 2019.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezApril 1, 2019Jordan Cove, LNG, Liquefied Natural Gas, Energy Facilities, Public Involvement

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.

503-373-4040 | 550 Capitol St. NE | Salem, OR 97301

TAGS:

Blog Archive: