The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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The fuel emergency declared by Governor Tina Kotek on November 24, 2025 has ended as of December 9, 2025 following repairs to the Olympic Pipeline in Washington state.
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The Oregon Department of Energy released a draft report for the Natural Climate Solutions Workforce Development and Training Programs Needs study Monday and opened a public comment period through noon on Dec. 22, 2025.
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In this episode of Grounded, we’re joined by ODOE’s Energy Security Manager Traci Naile to discuss ODOE’s planning and response and Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Energy and Project Manager Lindsay McClure to discuss resiliency planning at the county level.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on December 12, 2025.
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In our last newsletter of 2025, we launch a new Oregon Energy Strategy bolstered by an Executive Order from Governor Kotek, look back at the history of energy planning in Oregon, welcome a new Energy Facility Siting Council member, and more.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will release a draft report for Oregon’s first Land-Based Net Carbon Inventory, host a webinar, and open a public comment period.
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The Oregon Senate has confirmed Patricia Perry of Pendleton as the newest member of the Energy Facility Siting Council. Perry was appointed by Governor Kotek and confirmed by the Senate for a term beginning October 1, 2025 through June 20, 2029.
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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 taking time to reflect on what got us here. This month, we look back — and ahead — on energy planning in Oregon.
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On November 19, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-29, which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing Oregon’s clean energy future. The EO calls on state agencies to prioritize implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy pathways.
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On this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we are joined by Todd Cornett, ODOE assistant director for siting, to cover wind’s evolution in Oregon.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to present the Oregon Energy Strategy, a first-of-its-kind report that identifies pathways, policies, and recommended actions Oregon can take to meet the state’s clean energy policy objectives while addressing energy affordability and reliability.
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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In our October edition of the newsletter, ODOE teases a new Oregon Energy Strategy, makes all funding available for the Heat Pump Purchase Program, checks in with past ODOE directors for the agency's 50th anniversary, and more.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet online 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on November 14, 2025.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will make all remaining funding available for its Heat Pump Purchase Program on November 3, 2025, following high program demand during the initial round.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting incentive applications for the new Early Compliance Action and Planning Program to help Oregon building owners meet requirements for the state’s Building Performance Standard.
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In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission invites the public to provide input on model results from the Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (also known as TIGHGER 2.0) project prepared by ODOE.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 23-24, 2025.
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