ODOE Seeks Public Comments on Draft Gap Measures and Scenarios for TIGHGER 2.0 Project

Updated March 20, 2026 — ODOE now accepting comments through April 10, 2026.

The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking public comments related to the Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction 2.0 project. The TIGHGER 2.0 Project aims to assess Oregon’s progress toward meeting the state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

The first iteration of the TIGHGER project was finalized in 2023 and found that Oregon had the policy and program infrastructure in place to meet our 2035 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal. In 2025, ODOE updated the greenhouse gas emissions reduction forecast, taking into consideration the programs and policies in place, as well as changes to the energy landscape — for example, actual and projected increases in load growth (mostly from data centers). The latest forecast found that Oregon does not currently have the programs and policies in place to meet either the 2035 or 2050 goal.

ODOE has provided a list of draft measures that could help close the gap between the projected emissions reductions and Oregon’s 2035 and 2050 goals. We have also identified scenarios that represent potential risks associated with certain greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives and uncertainty with respect to future energy demand. The draft gap measures listed in this document are for informational purposes only and are not being proposed for implementation. The draft measures on the list were derived primarily from engagement with interagency partners and consultation with sectoral subject matter experts. To be included in the draft list, measures must have been determined to be quantifiable and integrate evidence-based assumptions. We expect that some measures included in the draft list may be removed or amended based on feedback we receive. Once feedback on the gap measures is taken into consideration, ODOE will seek to quantify the potential greenhouse gas emissions reductions associated with these measures, so the information is available for future consideration by decision-makers.

ODOE welcomes comments on the draft list of measures and scenarios.

Following requests to extend the comment period by interested parties, ODOE is now accepting comments by 5 p.m. on April 10, 2026. Please submit your thoughts to OCAC@energy.oregon.gov.

https://climate.oregon.gov/s/2026-TIGHGER2-Draft-Gap-Measures-Scenarios-Updated.pdf