Governor Kotek Issues Order Bolstering Oregon Energy Strategy Actions

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, including:

• Advancing energy efficiency

• Investing in clean electricity infrastructure

• Increasing strategic electrification of vehicles and buildings

• Increasing supply and use of low-carbon fuels

• Strengthening resilience across all levels of the energy system

ODOE Director Janine Benner, Planning and Innovation Assistant Director Alan Zelenka, Technology and Policy Manager Jessica Reichers, and Communications Director Jennifer Kalez joined the Governor and many state and community partners on November 19 to celebrate the executive order.

In her remarks at the event, Governor Kotek said, “Oregon has set ambitious clean electricity and climate action goals through legislation like HB 2021 in the 2021 session. Now we must ensure these goals are achieved in the most cost-effective way possible.

“This order directs all executive branch agencies to align their decisions, activities, and investments with the five least-cost pathways identified in the Oregon Energy Strategy. This isn’t just a planning document. It’s our roadmap for delivering results efficiently and affordably.”

The Oregon Department of Energy is excited to turn to implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy, including specific actions identified in the Governor’s order.  

The Oregon Energy Strategy in its entirety, as well as a summary version, supporting documents, public comments, modeling information, and more from the development process are available on ODOE’s website.

ODOE has also created a dedicated Oregon Energy Strategy website that will share updates and track progress on policies and actions: https://energystrategy.oregon.gov/

Oregonians are welcome to provide further feedback on the strategy or request a presentation: https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/en-US/energy-strategy/

Governor Kotek makes remarks after issuing Executive Order 25-29.

Governor Kotek makes remarks after issuing Executive Order 25-29.

Nicole Hughes, Executive Director of Renewable Northwest makes remarks.

Nora Apter, Oregon Director for Climate Solutions makes remarks.

Tim Miller, Director of Oregon Business For Climate makes remarks.

Group gathers to celebrate the new executive order.

Governor Kotek poses with agency directors and state commissioners.

Governor Kotek poses with Team ODOE.