Grounded Podcast Episode 49: Meet the Draft Oregon Energy Strategy
On Aug. 14, 2025, the Oregon Department of Energy released a draft Oregon Energy Strategy for public comment.
In this episode, we're joined by two ODOE experts on the Energy Strategy: Jessica Reichers, ODOE Technology and Policy Manager, and Edith Bayer, ODOE Energy Policy Team Lead.
They walk us through the Energy Strategy's purpose, our approach, and outline the five pathways Oregonians will see in the draft that represent the direction Oregon needs to go to meet the state's energy goals.
The Oregon Energy Strategy:
Identifies pathways to achieve the state’s energy objectives, including decarbonization goals, reliability, and affordability
Evaluates benefits and challenges of different pathways, including how they may affect energy costs for households in Oregon, air quality and public health, and employment
Presents policy recommendations
Reflects input from Oregonians who informed the strategy
The public is invited to share feedback on the draft recommendations using ODOE's public comment portal through September 22, 2025. Feedback on the draft recommendations will inform the final Oregon Energy Strategy, which will be submitted to Governor Kotek and the Oregon Legislature by November 1, 2025.
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