In this month's newsletter, ODOE gets ready to enroll contractors for upcoming home energy rebates, launches a new Oregon Electric Fleet Network, submits new clean energy project reports to the Governor, awards nearly $1 million in Building Performance Standard incentives, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has submitted three major deliverables required under Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-29: a report on Siting and Permitting Large-Scale Electricity Infrastructure, a report on Reducing Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment, and a Proposed Framework for Strategic Transmission Siting. Together, these reports and proposed framework address the issue of how to accelerate the pace at which clean energy projects and associated transmission infrastructure are permitted, built, and brought online in Oregon. These efforts will ultimately support access to the energy needed for Oregon homes and businesses to continue to grow and thrive.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held online on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 20-21, 2026.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Read MoreFollowing the Oregon Energy Strategy’s publication and Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-29, the Oregon Department of Energy is developing a report on Siting and Permitting Large-Scale Electricity Infrastructure, including potential streamlining opportunities for the public energy facility siting process. ODOE now has a draft report available for public comment.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy Invites Public Input on the Draft Report on Reducing Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE announces a new round of funding coming for solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for Building Performance Standard incentives, announces $11.5 million in grid resilience grants, seeks comments on a draft report on barriers to energy facility development, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy finalized a new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which reaffirms our mission and vision, and identifies five pillars that serve as the foundation for success that will carry us forward as an agency.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Read MoreAs part of our agency mission and vision, the Oregon Department of Energy carefully watched the 2026 legislative session, which opened February 2 and closed March 6. So that our work in the future is well-informed, we paid attention to all legislation that touches the energy sector. We provided information on energy topics to ensure informed decisions about legislation and legislative action. In addition, we followed bills that could affect our own work and were engaged in conversations about our agency budget.
Read MoreRecent local and national headlines have highlighted what many Oregonians are experiencing when they stop to get gas: prices have increased at the pump. International and national actions are affecting prices across the country, including here in Oregon. While Oregonians are seeing fuel costs go up, the state does not expect to experience any fuel shortages. Learn more about our supply and pricing.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE announces 24 Community Renewable Energy Grant awardees, recipients of early action and planning grants for Oregon's Building Performance Standard, launches a second incentive program for Oregon's BPS, opens a public comment period for two Executive Order 25-29 efforts, shares ODOE's 2025 by the numbers for incentive programs, publishes a new Getting Grounded episode, and more.
Read MoreODOE is now accepting public comments and will hold listening sessions regarding two reports the agency is working on to support implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy and Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-29.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Read MoreThe 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 next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday January 15, 2026.
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