Blog — Energy Info

New Oregon Department of Energy Report Outlines Benefits and Challenges to Floating Offshore Wind Off Oregon’s Coast

Floating offshore wind facilities could help Oregon achieve its clean energy goals but face challenges ahead of potential deployment off the state’s coast, according to a new report by the Oregon Department of Energy.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezSeptember 15, 2022ODOE Studies, Floating Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy, ODOE Reports

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on September 15

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet virtually Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserSeptember 13, 2022OGWC, Press Release, Public Meeting, TIGHGER Plan

Oregon Global Warming Commission Re-Opens Application for the Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee

The Oregon Global Warming Commission is seeking applicants to serve on a new Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee to provide input on the implementation of the Commission’s Natural and Working Lands Proposal, which was adopted in August 2021. The proposal set a net goal for sequestration and storage in natural and working lands, made recommendations for how to track progress toward the goal, and identified key strategies and programs needed to achieve the goal.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezAugust 23, 2022Oregon Global Warming Commission, Natural and Working Lands, Get Involved, Public Involvement

Oregon Global Warming Commission Analysis Shows Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal is Within Reach

Thanks to Oregon’s recent bold energy and climate change policy advances, the state is projected to meet its 2035 greenhouse gas reduction goal, according to a recent analysis for the Oregon Global Warming Commission.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJuly 25, 2022Press Release, News Release, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Greenhouse Gases, Climate Change, Roadmap to 2035

Transportation EV-olution: Oregon Reaches Electric Vehicle Milestone

Oregonians are continuing to make the switch to electric vehicles, with more than 50,000 registered electric vehicles on Oregon roads as of the end of April 2022. Data from the Oregon Department of Transportation show electric vehicles charging up in all 36 Oregon counties, from Curry to Wallowa, Clatsop to Malheur.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJuly 25, 2022Electric Vehicles, ZEVs, News Release, Press Release, Incentives, Go Electric, EV Dashboard, Climate Change

Oregon Global Warming Commission Recruiting for Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee

The Oregon Global Warming Commission is seeking applicants to serve on a new Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee to provide input on implementation of the Commission’s Natural and Working Lands Proposal, which was adopted in August 2021.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenJuly 19, 2022Climate Change, Natural and Working Lands, Press Release

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet July 22, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJuly 11, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on July 13

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:00 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserJune 22, 2022OGWC, Public Meeting, Natural and Working Lands, Roadmap to 2035

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 23-24, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23-24, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 14, 2022EFSC, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Department of Energy Awarded National State Leadership in Clean Energy Award

The Oregon Department of Energy announced today that it has been awarded a State Leadership in Clean Energy (SLICE) award from the Clean Energy States Alliance for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezJune 8, 2022Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Solar, Storage, Battery Storage, Energy Storage, News Release, Press Release, Award, National Award, Renewable Energy, Clean Energy States Alliance

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet May 26-27, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually and in person on Thursday and Friday, May 26-27, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMay 17, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Energy in Oregon

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually May 2

The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 1:45 that afternoon. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged.

Public Meeting, Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenApril 26, 2022Hanford, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford Site, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety, Columbia River

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Wildfire Recovery Incentive Program to Encourage Energy Efficient Rebuilding

The Oregon Department of Energy has $10 million available to support Oregonians who lost their homes or businesses during the 2020 wildfires that devastated communities across Oregon. As Oregonians rebuild, the agency will provide financial support to improve energy efficiency to make rebuilt homes and businesses more comfortable and provide long-term energy savings.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezApril 19, 2022Energy Efficient Wildfire Recovery Incentive, Wildfire Survivors, Wildfire, Wildfire Rebuilding, News Release, Press Release, Incentives

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 22, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 12, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Energy in Oregon

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on April 18

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, April 18, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezApril 11, 2022Press Release, News Release, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Roadmap to 2035, TIGHGER Plan

Oregon Department of Energy Announces $12 Million in Grant Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Projects

The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce it will soon begin accepting applications for its new Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $12 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Grants, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezMarch 7, 2022Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Grants, Incentives, ODOE Programs, News Release, Press Release, Renewable Energy, Resilience

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet February 25, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenFebruary 15, 2022Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Public Meeting

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Electric and Alternative Fuel School Bus Cost Tool and Guidebook

The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for Oregon school districts interested in adding zero emission buses to their fleets.