In this month's newsletter, ODOE shares an update on Oregon Energy Strategy development, listens in on a new Grounded podcast episode, adds new administrators for the Community Heat Pump Deployment Program, and more.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE celebrates a new grant-supported community solar project, announces and then quickly reserves new funding for heat pumps in rental homes, joins partners in celebrating $197 million in federal funding for Oregon, and more.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will once again begin accepting incentive reservations through the agency’s Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Under this program, owners of rental homes and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles in a rented space may receive incentives for installing energy efficient heat pumps and related upgrades.
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In this month’s newsletter, the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board provides an update, ODOE celebrates Pride Month, a new Grounded podcast episode talks e-tractors, a long-time ODOE team member begins a well-earned retirement, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce it will soon begin accepting applications for a third round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $18 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE keeps Oregonians up to speed on energy facility siting in the state, celebrates ODOE programs by the numbers for 2023, invites Oregonians to weigh in on future federal home energy rebates, and more.
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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, two navigators hit the road on “Twos” Day.
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The Oregon Department of Energy helps individuals, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and other organizations in Oregon complete energy-saving, renewable energy, and energy resilience projects through several programs. These programs offer incentives, rebates, energy audits, and more to provide different options and resources for all kinds of energy goals. Check out our programs by the numbers from 2023!
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Many Oregonians do not have adequate cooling equipment at home and face significant health and safety risks during extreme heat waves, according to a new study commissioned by the Oregon Department of Energy.
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As we turn to a new year, let’s take a look back at 2023 with the Oregon Department of Energy.
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In our last newsletter of 2023, ODOE seeks additional regional administrators for our community heat pump program, shares the latest on federal Home Energy Rebates, publishes the latest Grounded podcast episode, and more.
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Meet the Oregon Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance Program team and learn about their updated program name and how the program helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses meet their energy goals with a new informational video!
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"On the Road in Oregon," is an exciting new blog series where you can join ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke as she journeys through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities and fosters connections and collaboration across the state.
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An online application portal is now open for eligible entities and Tribes to apply for grant funding to support local heat pump deployment programs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program will award funds to selected regional administrators that will offer financial assistance for heat pump installations in the communities they serve.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE celebrates the Pacific Northwest's selection as a regional clean hydrogen hub, publishes an updated Oregon Solar Dashboard, kicks off development of an Oregon State Energy Strategy and an Energy Security Plan, and more.
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he Oregon Department of Energy will soon reopen its application for eligible regional entities to administer the agency’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The program allocates grant dollars to eligible regional and tribal entities that will then provide financial assistance for the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in Oregon homes.
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