Join the Oregon Department of Energy for a public meeting on May 11 to learn about the preliminary key findings from its study on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to 3 GW of floating offshore wind into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030.
Read MoreOn this episode of Grounded, we talk with Oregon Home Energy Score experts Roger Kainu, Peter Brandom, and Dacia Bakkum to learn about what a home energy score means for you and your city.
Read MoreThe $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, signed by President Biden in November 2021, will bring significant resources to communities across the United States — including right here in Oregon. To ensure rural communities can access these investment dollars, the White House has developed a Rural Playbook to act as a roadmap for applying for funding.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day by learning about the benefits of driving electric at a Drive Electric Earth Day EVent near you!
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has scheduled four virtual workshops this spring and summer for the HB 2021 Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Read MoreThe Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, April 18, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, $12 million for community renewable and energy resilience projects, upcoming support for energy efficient wildfire recovery, wrapping up the 2022 legislative session, celebrating women's contributions to energy, and more.
Read MoreThe 2022 Legislative Session followed an energy-packed 2021 session, and made some additional moves for energy in Oregon — including new work for the Oregon Department of Energy.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs we kick off Women’s History Month, we like to look back at the important contributions women have made to the science and energy landscape.
Read MoreCheck out ODOE’s upcoming webinars aimed at helping school districts and interested in electrifying their fleets and learning about the Schools Program.
Read MoreIn our February newsletter, we’re leading the way on energy efficiency, tracking safe transport of radioactive materials, celebrating Black History Month, looking toward a busy spring for energy incentive programs, and more.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.
Read MoreAuthorized and permitted carriers transport radioactive materials in Oregon regularly, including low-radioactivity waste destined for out-of-state disposal, or small amounts for various industries or medical uses. The Oregon Department of Energy and our partners track shipments moving through Oregon to ensure safe travel and disposal of these materials.
Read MoreThe Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on February 15, 2022. / El Comité Especial de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de la Cámara de Representantes de Oregón celebrará una audiencia pública el 15 de febrero para escuchar a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales.
Read MoreEach year, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy releases its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures how states advanced their energy efficiency policies and programs over the last year. For 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACEEE decided to forgo its usual scorecard, but still issued a progress report highlighting the good work states have done over the last year, including Oregon.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month, an annual celebration of African Americans and Black Americans and their central role in U.S. history. This year at ODOE, to help acknowledge and honor the many contributions to our history and culture by Black Americans, our team pulled together a selection of favorite books, movies, and other works to share. You might just find your next favorite among the bunch!
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