The 2026 Legislative Session will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the State Capitol. Legislative sessions in even years can last up to 35 days and are generally referred to as “short session.” Unlike in the odd-year long session, the number of bills is capped at two per legislator, along with bills for committees and presiding officers. Read more on what we expect to see this short session.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy’s Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program offered funding to support rebuilding efforts and encourage energy efficient design and equipment. Created by the Oregon Legislature through HB 5006 in 2021, ODOE’s program issued incentives for site-built homes, manufactured homes, multi-family buildings, and commercial structures across the Oregon counties affected by the 2020 Labor Day fires.
Read MoreTwo 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.
Read More2025 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on December 12, 2025.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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 taking time to reflect on what got us here. This month, we look back — and ahead — on energy planning in Oregon.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIn our October edition of the newsletter, ODOE teases a new Oregon Energy Strategy, makes all funding available for the Heat Pump Purchase Program, checks in with past ODOE directors for the agency's 50th anniversary, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission invites the public to provide input on model results from the Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (also known as TIGHGER 2.0) project prepared by ODOE.
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 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 MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on July 11, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online.
Read MoreGovernor Kotek recently joined the U.S. Climate Alliance to discuss the Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, and the wonderful project ODOE was proud to support at the Gloria Center in The Dalles.
Read MoreIn May's newsletter, ODOE receives $100,000 from the USDA to support more rural and agricultural energy audits, celebrates the history of home energy scoring in Oregon, hits the road with the Community Navigator program, and more.
Read MoreIn April's newsletter, ODOE awards $2 million in grants to support Oregon's energy workforce, celebrates the history of solar in the state, catches up with the Community Navigator Program, relaunches ODOE's Grounded podcast, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission invites the public to provide input on potential future investments in natural climate solutions.
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