It’s that time of year again to reflect on the past and map out plans toward a better future. This year, while drawing up strategies for a new and improved you, we encourage you to include some resolutions focused on energy efficiency and sustainability… Small changes in our daily routines can go a long way, and collectively, make a powerful difference. To make it easy for you we’ve come up with a list of 10 resolutions you can implement for a greener New Year.
Read MoreMuch of the holiday season revolves around the exchanging of gifts. This year, make your gifts even more meaningful by giving the gift of sustainability. To help you accomplish your green gift-giving goals, we’ve come up with a list of 10 affordable, energy-efficient gifts that can help reduce waste and put a smile on your recipient’s face.
Read MoreWe often talk about energy efficiency and weatherization with a broad perspective – describing various program requirements or cumulative statewide energy savings. But it’s worth remembering that these programs make meaningful improvements to people’s lives, where families save energy and money, have an easier time paying their energy bills, improve the value of their homes, and are more comfortable.
Read MoreIn ODOE’s October newsletter, we celebrate another top 10 ranking for energy efficiency, share info about public meetings we held this month, and get excited about our upcoming Biennial Energy Report.
Read MoreFor the twelfth year in a row, Oregon ranks in the top 10 of the most energy efficient states in the country, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. ACEEE’s 2018 scorecard ranks Oregon at No. 7.
Read MoreODOE’s August newsletter includes updates about solar in Oregon, Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant’s newly-earned thermal renewable energy certificates, info about National Drive Electric Week, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy today announced that the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant is the state’s first facility to be certified as eligible to earn renewable energy certificates for producing thermal energy.
Read MoreOn our latest episode of Grounded, Alan Johnston, Senior Engineer for the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant, talks about the plant’s operations (everybody poops!), and how they’ve implemented energy projects onsite that end up producing more electricity than the plant can even use. From renewable solar power to energy and heat from fats, oils, and grease, Gresham is walking the talk when it comes to sustainability.
Read MoreODOE’s July 2018 Newsletter includes updates about the 2019-21 Agency Request Budget, Energy Facility Siting Council rules, upcoming events, and more.
Read MoreAre you looking for a fun summer energy activity? Or even – dare we say – a back-to-school energy activity? We've got you covered! We invite parents, teachers, and kids to download these fun activities and learn something about energy along the way.
Read MoreThe Small-Scale Energy Loan Program Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, June 28 at the Oregon Department of Energy, 550 Capitol St., NE, in Salem. The public meeting begins at 10 a.m.
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