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.

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 the history of Oregon’s climate goals.

Since 1975, Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council has been reviewing, approving, and decommissioning state-jurisdiction energy facilities across the state – including wind, solar, natural gas, and other energy generation facilities that help keep power running in Oregon homes and businesses. Over the past five decades, the process has evolved to better respond to Oregon’s energy needs and priorities, including updating administrative rules, improved methods to submit public comments, creating new materials like flyers and videos to support public involvement, and more.

The Oregon Department of Energy released the draft Oregon Energy Strategy for public comment Thurs., Aug. 14, 2025.

On this episode, we dive into the draft Oregon Energy Strategy, the five pathways outlined that represent the direction Oregon needs to go to meet the state’s energy goals, and why you should take the time to comment through Sept. 22.