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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreSeptember 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.
Read More2025 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet online 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on September 12, 2025.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read More2025 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy released the draft Oregon Energy Strategy for public comment Thurs., Aug. 14, 2025.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe project was a recipient of a $900,000 construction grant from the first round of the Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Renewable Energy Program, also known as C-REP.
Read MoreLast fall, ODOE welcomed RARE AmeriCorps member Sara Lark Millies-Lucke to the agency to serve as the Rural Resilience Analyst to provide research and recommendations on how ODOE could better serve and communicate with the state’s consumer-owned utilities and rural communities. We’ve shared several stories from Sara Lark and the Community Navigator team on our blog and want to thank her for her work with ODOE. In her final blog post, Sara Lark reflects on her work and lessons learned from the past year with ODOE.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE prepares to share draft policy recommendations for the Oregon Energy Strategy, launches a new weatherization program supporting consumer-owned utilities, celebrates 50 years of public service, shines a spotlight on storage paired with large energy facilities, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet online 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 8, 2025.
Read MoreThe Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold its next meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will release draft policy recommendations for the Oregon Energy Strategy on Aug. 14, 2025.
Save the Date: Webinar Aug. 14; Public Comment Period Open Aug. 14 through Sept. 22
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