The Oregon Department of Energy has $11.5 million available through its Grid Resilience Grant Program to support projects that strengthen resilience of the electric grid in Oregon communities. This is the second round of grant funding through this program, which is available thanks to the federal 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

In this month's newsletter, ODOE publishes a new Biennial Zero-Emission Vehicle Report, celebrates 50 years of supporting public schools, presents an updated Oregon Energy Security Plan, and more.

September is National Preparedness Month, which means there’s no better time for the Oregon Department of Energy to publish an updated Oregon Energy Security Plan. Originally published in 2024, the plan outlines the state’s energy infrastructure, quantifies threats and hazards that cause energy insecurity, and identifies potential measures the state and its partners can implement to manage risk and strengthen Oregon’s energy security.

2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re reflecting on what got us here. This month, we take a look back at how ODOE has supported public schools over the years.

On this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we are joined by Joni Sliger, ODOE senior policy analyst, to cover how hydropower fuels Oregon.

This third edition of the Biennial Zero-Emission Vehicle Report provides data-driven insights into the transition to zero-emission vehicles and insights from a recent survey of Oregon households.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025.

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet online 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 12, 2025. 

In this month's newsletter, ODOE shares a draft Oregon Energy Strategy for public comment, shines a spotlight on energy facility siting process improvements, celebrates another Community Renewable Energy Grant Program success, reflects on Oregon's history of climate goals, and more.

In this episode, we learn about the topics of the 2025 legislative session and Oregon’s nuclear future. We also hear from a company developing small modular reactors about their technology and potential roles for nuclear power.