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Oregon Department of Energy Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Extended to 2025

Oregon Department of Energy Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Extended to 2025

An Oregon Department of Energy incentive program designed to encourage energy efficient rebuilding following the 2020 wildfires has been extended to continue helping communities rebuild. The $10 million Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program was originally authorized to accept applications through May 2023, but many wildfire survivors are still recovering and trying to rebuild their homes and businesses. In response to the ongoing need, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill this year to extend the program to June 1, 2025.

ODOE Incentives, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezAugust 24, 2023Energy Efficient Wildfire Recovery Incentive, Wildfire Survivors, Wildfire Recovery, Wildfire Rebuilding, Incentive Programs

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on August 11

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on August 11

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, August 11, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. online.

Press Releases, Public Meeting, Climate Change, Get InvolvedGuest UserJuly 26, 2023

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program Will Continue with Additional $10 Million Investment

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program Will Continue with Additional $10 Million Investment

The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will continue providing rebates for solar or solar and paired energy storage systems after an additional $10 million investment by the Oregon Legislature.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezJuly 26, 2023News Release, Press Release, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Incentives, Solar, Storage, Energy Storage

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Program to Support Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Program to Support Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting incentive reservations through the agency’s new Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. Under this new 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 electrical upgrades.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Saving Energy, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJuly 17, 2023Heat Pumps, Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, Heat Pump Incentive, Rebate, News Release, Press Release

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually July 17-19, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually July 17-19, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 17-19, 2023.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJuly 7, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

Oregon Department of Energy Seeking Eligible Contractors for New Rental Home Heat Pump Program

Oregon Department of Energy Seeking Eligible Contractors for New Rental Home Heat Pump Program

The Oregon Department of Energy is now registering eligible contractors to participate in the agency’s new Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. Under this new program, owners of rental homes and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles in a rented space may qualify for a rebate for installing an eligible heat pump.

ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJune 20, 2023Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, Heat Pumps, Incentives, Grants, News Release, Press Release

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually June 23, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually June 23, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 20, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

Oregon Department of Energy Grant Program Supports Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Development Across the State

Oregon Department of Energy Grant Program Supports Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Development Across the State

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 39 recipients to receive a total of $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJune 1, 2023News Release, Press Release, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Renewable Energy, Energy Resilience, Public Buildings

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually June 1, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually June 1, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMay 30, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on May 22

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on May 22

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, May 22, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserMay 9, 2023OGWC, Public Meeting, Climate Change

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet May 9

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet May 9

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 both virtually and in person in Hood River.

Press ReleasesErica EuenMay 8, 2023

Oregon Global Warming Commission Publishes Roadmap to 2030 to Guide State Climate Action

Oregon Global Warming Commission Publishes Roadmap to 2030 to Guide State Climate Action

After several years of work, the Oregon Global Warming Commission published a new Oregon Climate Action Roadmap to 2030, which includes extensive recommendations to inform state climate action.

Climate Change, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezApril 6, 2023Oregon Global Warming Commission, TIGHGER Plan, Climate Action Roadmap to 2030, Roadmap to 2035, Roadmap to 2030, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Executive Order

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet March 24, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet March 24, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn around 2:30 that afternoon.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMarch 16, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

Oregon Public Purpose Charge Funds Support First Electric School Bus East of the Cascades

Oregon Public Purpose Charge Funds Support First Electric School Bus East of the Cascades

Students will be able to enjoy a new kind of ride to school after Bend-LaPine Schools acquired its first all-electric school bus this spring. The electric school bus was also the first bus supported, in part, with Public Purpose Charge funds. The Public Purpose Charge program, administered by the Oregon Department of Energy, is funded through the state’s two largest electric utilities, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Saving Energy, Success Stories, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezMarch 7, 2023Electric School Buses, Bend, Schools Program, Public Purpose Charge, News Release, Press Release, Alternative Fuel

Oregon Department of Energy Seeking Regional Administrators for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program

Oregon Department of Energy Seeking Regional Administrators for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program

The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking eligible regional entities to administer the agency’s new Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The program will allocate grant dollars to eligible entities that will then, as Regional Administrators, provide financial assistance for the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in Oregon homes.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezFebruary 27, 2023Community Heat Pump Deployment Program, News Release, Press Release, Heat Pumps, Grants, Opportunity Announcements

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on February 3

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on February 3

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, 3, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press ReleasesGuest UserJanuary 25, 2023Oregon Global Warming Commission, Public Meeting, Climate Change, TIGHGER Plan

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet January 18

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet January 18

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Press Releases, Public Meeting, Safety & ResilienceErica EuenJanuary 17, 2023OHCB, Hanford, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 19-20, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 19-20, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, January 19-20.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJanuary 11, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting

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

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

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the second round of funding through the agency’s 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, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJanuary 3, 2023News Release, Press Release, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Grants, Opportunity Announcements, Renewable Energy, Resilience

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on January 13

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on January 13

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, January 13, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserDecember 29, 2022Press Release, Public Meeting, Oregon Global Warming Commission