On this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we’re joined by Michael Freels, ODOE senior policy analyst to discuss biomass.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on January 30, 2026. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday January 15, 2026.
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Two new reports published by the Oregon Department of Energy in coordination with the Oregon Climate Action Commission highlight how Oregon's lands support climate mitigation efforts and the Oregon workforce needs that could bolster efforts to meet the state’s climate goals.
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2025 was a special year, as ODOE celebrated its 50th year of public service. In our Year in Review newsletter, we take a look back at what we accomplished together and look forward to our next 50 years!
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The Oregon Department of Energy plans to launch two new Home Energy Rebate Programs in spring 2026.
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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’ve been taking time this year to look back and reflect on what got us here. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our anniversary!
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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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