June 2020 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter: a commitment to equity in our work, shaping our 2021-23 biennial budget, taking action on climate change, and more.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJune 30, 2020Newsletter, Equity, Energy Facility Siting Council, Rulemaking, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Energy Facilities, Budget, Climate Change, Energy Code, Electric Vehicles

Energy Assistance Resources for Oregonians during COVID-19

If you or someone you know are struggling to make gas or electric utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there might be financial assistance available.

Energy in OregonErica EuenJune 24, 2020Home Tips, Public Utilities, Consumer Owned Utilities, Oregon Utilities

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely June 25-26

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, June 25-26, 2020.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 18, 2020EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Energy Facilities

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually June 24

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.

Press Releases, Climate ChangeGuest UserJune 9, 2020OGWC, Press Release

May 2020 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we’re discussing energy and climate change in Oregon, an update on ODOE's Notice of Violation for Radioactive Waste Disposal, a fond farewell to longtime Oregon Global Warming Commission Chair Angus Duncan, and more.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezMay 29, 2020Newsletter, Climate Change, Home Energy Scoring, Home Energy Score, COVID-19, Strategic Plan, TENORM, Radioactive Materials, Get Involved, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Tribes, Energy Facility Siting Council

Two Oregon Organizations Awarded for Energy Efficiency Efforts

The U.S. Department of Energy recently acknowledged the City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and nonprofit Earth Advantage for their efforts in promoting energy efficiency through Home Energy Score programs.

Home Energy Scoring, USDOE, Success Stories, Saving EnergyErica EuenMay 26, 2020Home Energy Scoring, Energy Efficiency, USDOE

Energy: Climate Change Cause and Solution

ODOE Director Janine Benner shares how energy is a cause — and a solution — to climate change.

Climate Change, Energy in OregonJennifer KalezMay 19, 2020Climate Change, Executive Order, Reports & Publications, Save Energy, Saving Energy

USDOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Tribes to Deploy Energy Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced up to $15 million in new funding through the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs to deploy energy technology on tribal lands.

USDOE, Funding OpportunitiesErica EuenMay 18, 2020USDOE, Funding, FOA

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely May 21-22

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, May 21-22, 2020. The public meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and 8:30 a.m. on Friday.

Energy Facilities, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMay 14, 2020EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Public Hearing, Energy Facilities, Press Release

Update on ODOE Notice of Violation for “TENORM” Disposal at Arlington Landfill

Preliminary documents for Chemical Waste Management’s corrective action plan and detailed risk assessment are now available on ODOE’s website. Final documents will be submitted by September 1.

Get Involved, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMay 8, 2020Radioactive Materials, TERNORM, Arlington Landfill, Notice of Violation, Get Involved

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually May 13

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Press ReleasesGuest UserMay 7, 2020OGWC, Climate Change

April 2020 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, $1.5 Million in Solar + Storage Rebates requested, the Pacific Northwest's largest approved solar facility, a 50th celebration of Earth Day, and more.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezApril 30, 2020Newsletter, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Energy Facility Siting Council, Utility-Scale Solar, COVID-19, Rulemaking

University of Oregon takes First Place and Grand Jury Prize at 2020 Solar Decathlon

Team Polaris embraced the idea of an energy efficient school near the border of the U.S. and Mexico, addressing the unique challenges of this area head on.

Renewable Energy, Success StoriesGuest UserApril 28, 20202020 Solar Decathlon, University of Oregon, Energy Efficient Schools

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely April 24

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet remotely on Friday, April 24, 2020 using the Zoom online platform. The public meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. On the agenda: Bakeoven Solar Project and EFSC rulemakings.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezApril 17, 2020Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Solar Facility

Home Energy Activities for Kids and Kids at Heart

We have a variety of energy efficiency learning activities for kids and teens to explore and do at home.

Get Involved, Home Energy ScoringGuest UserApril 15, 2020Kids Activities, Home Energy Score, energy curriculum

Additional $375,000 in Solar + Storage Rebate Dollars Available April 15

On April 15, 2020 ODOE will release another $375,000 in rebate funds for non-income restricted residential customers. Approved ODOE contractors may start reserving those funds beginning at 8 a.m.

ODOE Incentives, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezApril 13, 2020Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Solar, Solar Energy, Incentives, Rebate, OSSRP

March 2020 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter: life during COVID-19, a tour with McMinnville Water & Light, activating the Oregon Fuel Action Plan, a vacancy on the Energy Facility Siting Council, and more.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Saving Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMarch 31, 2020Newsletter, Consumer Owned Utilities, COVID-19, Biennial Energy Report, Oregon Fuel Action Plan, Radioactive Materials, Landfill, Kids Activities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Get Involved

McMinnville Water & Light Hosts Tour for ODOE Staff

Earlier this month, members of the Oregon Department of Energy team spent a day touring the McMinnville Water & Light facility, Cascade Steel Rolling Mill, and the Riverbend Renewable Gas Plant.

Energy Facilities, Renewable Energy, Energy in OregonGuest UserMarch 26, 2020Oregon Utilities, Cascade Steel, Renewable Energy, Landfill, McMinnville, Hydropower, Schnitzer

Is your home or office weatherized?

There are a number of ways heated or cooled air can leave your home or office, and all of them cost you money. The good news is most weatherization fixes are relatively inexpensive, will improve comfort, and can pay for themselves within two years.