In this packed episode, we’ll learn about biomass in Oregon and dive into the electricity potential of the wood-to-energy technology called torrefaction. This is a double feature you won’t want to miss!

Energy Facilities, Podcasts, Renewable Energy, Energy in Oregon, Success StoriesGuest UserMarch 18, 2021Renewable Energy, Biomass, Restoration Fuels, Torrefaction, Grounded Podcast

State to Hold Recruitment Events to Encourage Diverse Boards and Commissions

To encourage greater diversity among state boards and commissions, the Department of Administrative Services is hosting three free online recruitment events. We hope you’ll attend the events to learn more about what it means to serve, hear from current board or commission members, get guidance on how to apply, and more.

Get Involved, Energy in OregonJennifer KalezMarch 18, 2021Get Involved, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Energy Facility Siting Council, Event

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually March 22

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 12:15 that afternoon. Public participation is encouraged.

Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Safety & ResilienceErica EuenMarch 12, 2021OHCB, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear Waste, PUblic Involvement, Public Meeting

TITAN Freight Systems Goes Renewable and Saves

In our 2020 Biennial Energy Report, we highlighted some of the cool stories happening around energy in Oregon. One of our stories was about TITAN Freight Systems, an Oregon-based overnight transportation services company that has made the switch to 100% renewable diesel for its trucks. Read on.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMarch 8, 2021Biennial Energy Report, Energy Report, Freight Trucks, Truck Efficiency, Transportation, Renewable Diesel, Renewable Fuel

New Strategic Plan Sets ODOE’s Four-Year Direction

The Oregon Department of Energy finalized our new 2021-2024 Strategic Plan this week, which provides clarity and focus for our agency – including an updated mission and what we hope to achieve over the next four years to deliver on that mission.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE TeamJennifer KalezMarch 1, 2021Strategic Plan, Strategic Planning, Energy in Oregon, Agency Info

February 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, Oregon leads the way with electric vehicle adoption support, ODOE to present agency 2021-2023 budget on March 1, a bright future for agrivoltaics, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, ODOE TeamJennifer KalezFebruary 26, 2021Newsletter, newsletter, Solar, Electric Vehicles, ZEVs, Agrivoltaics, Agriculture, Nuclear Safety, Emergency Preparedness, ODOE Team

ODOE Nuclear Safety Experts Serve in Leadership Roles

Individual ODOE team members have been elected to serve in leadership positions for the Hanford Advisory Board and Hanford Natural Resources Trustee Council.

Safety & Resilience, Success Stories, ODOE TeamErica EuenFebruary 25, 2021Hanford, Hanford Site, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Nuclear Safety

Spotlight: National Engineers Week

It’s National Engineers Week! Here at the Oregon Department of Energy, we love STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers – and there are plenty of engineering career opportunities in the energy sector, from energy efficiency design in buildings to work with energy utilities to operations and maintenance of energy generation equipment. Meet ODOE’s stellar engineers, who serve as members of our Planning & Innovation Division

Energy in Oregon, ODOE TeamJennifer KalezFebruary 24, 2021Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Careers

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on March 5

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, March 5, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.

Press Releases, Climate Change, Public MeetingGuest UserFebruary 24, 2021

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely February 26

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 26, 2021.

Get Involved, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenFebruary 22, 2021Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy in Oregon, Public Meeting, EFSC, Press Release

Happy Birthday Oregon!

On February 14, Oregonians get an extra dose of love as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and Oregon’s birthday. The Beaver State is 162 years young, and to celebrate we thought we’d share some pieces of Oregon energy history, pulled from the Energy History Timeline in our 2020 Biennial Energy Report.

Jennifer KalezFebruary 10, 2021Energy in Oregon, History, Biennial Energy Report, Renewable Energy

Oregon Ranks in Top 10 for Transportation Electrification and Support for the EV Driver

Two new reports rank Oregon in the top 10 for Transportation Electrification and Support for EV Drivers!

Guest UserFebruary 4, 2021

Oregon State University Research Shows Bright Future for Agrivoltaics

In our 2020 Biennial Energy Report, we highlighted some of the cool stories happening around energy in Oregon. One of our stories was about Oregon State University’s research in combining agriculture and solar photovoltaics (agrivoltaics) for the mutual benefit of the environment and farms. Read on.

Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Success StoriesJennifer KalezFebruary 3, 2021Biennial Energy Report, Agrivoltaics, Agriculture, Solar, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy

January 2021 Newsletter

In our January newsletter, a sleek web-based version of the Biennial Energy Report, the Oregon Global Warming Commission submits recommendations to the Oregon Legislature, another top 10 ranking for energy efficient Oregon, and more.

Jennifer KalezJanuary 29, 2021Newsletter, Biennial Energy Report, Climate Change, Energy Facility Siting Council, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Energy Efficiency, Grounded Podcast, Podcast

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on January 29

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, January 29, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.

Press Releases, Public Meeting, Climate Change, Get InvolvedGuest UserJanuary 20, 2021

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Remotely January 22

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, January 22, 2021.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJanuary 15, 2021EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Press Release, Energy in Oregon

OCCRI’s Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment Highlights the Latest Around Climate Change in our State

The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute recently published its Fifth Oregon Climate Assessment, an assessment of the state of climate change science – including biological, physical, and social science – as it relates to Oregon and the effects of climate change.

Climate Change, Energy in OregonJennifer KalezJanuary 14, 2021Climate Change, OCCRI, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Reports, Greenhouse Gases, Oregon Legislature

Oregon Global Warming Commission’s Biennial Report to the Legislature Shows Oregon Not on Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals

The preliminary 2019 sector-based emissions data included in the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s Biennial Report the Legislature exceed the state’s 2020 emissions reduction target by 26 percent or 13 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Climate Change, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJanuary 13, 2021Oregon Global Warming Commission, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Reports, Oregon Legislature