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Sunny Day Fun: Learn How to Make a Solar Oven

ODOE’s own Director, Janine Benner, and two recruits show us how to make a solar oven in this short video. Make sure to have an old pizza box on hand and your favorite treat to warm up!

Get Involved, Renewable EnergyGuest UserMay 25, 2021Solar Oven, Kids Activities, Energy Learning

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on June 4

The next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Climate Change, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Get InvolvedGuest UserMay 25, 2021Oregon Global Warming Commission, Natural and Working Lands, Executive Order, Public Meeting, Carbon Sequestration

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on May 7

The next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 27, 2021OGWC, Climate Change, Public Meeting

Earth Day Every Day – Energy Savings and Climate Change Resources for Everyday Actions

Make every day Earth Day with tips and tricks for energy savings, climate change information, and other earth-conscious actions to incorporate into your daily life.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Saving EnergyErica EuenApril 22, 2021Earth Day, Energy Efficiency, Save Energy, Climate Change

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 22-23

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held Thursday-Friday, April 22-23, 2021.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyErica EuenApril 14, 2021EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Press Release

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on April 16

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, April 16, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserApril 5, 2021

State to Hold Recruitment Events to Encourage Diverse Boards and Commissions

To encourage greater diversity among state boards and commissions, the Department of Administrative Services is hosting three free online recruitment events. We hope you’ll attend the events to learn more about what it means to serve, hear from current board or commission members, get guidance on how to apply, and more.

Get Involved, Energy in OregonJennifer KalezMarch 18, 2021Get Involved, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Energy Facility Siting Council, Event

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually March 22

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 12:15 that afternoon. Public participation is encouraged.

Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Safety & ResilienceErica EuenMarch 12, 2021OHCB, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Waste, PUblic Involvement, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely February 26

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 26, 2021.

Get Involved, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenFebruary 22, 2021Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy in Oregon, Public Meeting, EFSC, Press Release

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on January 29

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, January 29, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.

Press Releases, Public Meeting, Climate Change, Get InvolvedGuest UserJanuary 20, 2021

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely January 22

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, January 22, 2021.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJanuary 15, 2021EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Press Release, Energy in Oregon

Energy Advisory Work Group to Meet January 14

The Oregon Department of Energy will hold an Energy Advisory Work Group meeting on January 14, 2021.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJanuary 7, 2021Energy Advisory Work Group, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Public Involvement, Oregon Legislature, Biennial Energy Report, Strategic Plan

Earth Advantage to Host Advanced home Energy Score Series January 14-28

The Earth Advantage Advanced Home Energy Score series is a live webinar training session that will be offered this January.

Home Energy Scoring, Get Involved, Saving EnergyGuest UserDecember 22, 2020Earth Advantage, Home Energy Scoring, Training Opportunity

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely December 18

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, December 18, 2020. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude around noon.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingErica EuenDecember 11, 2020efsc, EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting

November 2020 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we’re launching our 2020 Biennial Energy Report, celebrating the City of Salem's latest renewable energy project, working to enhance rules for radioactive material disposal in the state, and more.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezNovember 30, 2020Newsletter, Biennial Energy Report, Energy Report, Energy Facility Siting Council, Rulemaking, Radioactive Materials, ORESA, Get Involved

Introduction to the 2020 Biennial Energy Report: December 3 Webinar

Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Thursday, December 3 for an introduction to our 2020 Biennial Energy Report. ODOE published the 2020 "BER" on November 1, with a focus on fundamental information about energy in Oregon as well as on emerging energy issues.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezNovember 24, 2020Biennial Energy Report, Webinar, Public Meeting, Public Involvement, Renewable Energy, Energy in Oregon

Energy Facility Siting Council to Hold Special Virtual Meeting November 25

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will hold a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The meeting is a continuation of Council’s regularly scheduled meeting that was held November 19-20, 2020, during which Council was unable to complete its agenda.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenNovember 23, 2020EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Boardman to Hemingway, Energy Facilities

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely November 19-20

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, November 19-20, 2020. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. on Friday.