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Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close

As 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.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Saving Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezLegislative Session, Legislation, Oregon Legislature
ODOE Activates Agency Operations Center for Annual Emergency Exercise
ODOE Activates Agency Operations Center for Annual Emergency Exercise

On March 24, 2026, the Oregon Department of Energy participated in one of its annual nuclear emergency exercises. This year’s exercise involved a “hostile act” scenario at the Columbia Generating Station. In the scenario, CGS alerted Oregon of explosions on site that could affect the safety of the plant. Over the course of the exercise, our experts discussed risks to Oregon and potential actions residents in Morrow or Umatilla counties would need to take to stay safe.

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Energy in Oregon, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezNuclear Safety, Nuclear Safety & Energy Security, Columbia Generation Station, Emergency Exercise, Emergency Drill, Nuclear Reactor, Nuclear Emergency
Fueling Up in Oregon: Supply & Pricing
Fueling Up in Oregon: Supply & Pricing

Recent 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.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezOregon Fuel Action Plan, Transportation Fuels, Fuel Supply, Emergency Planning, Emergency Preparedness, Biennial Energy Report
Oregon’s Future Energy Experts Compete in Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge
Oregon’s Future Energy Experts Compete in Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge

On March 12, the Oregon Department of Energy was proud to sponsor the 2026 Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Students from public elementary and middle schools along the coast created their own renewable solar, wind, or wave energy devices to compete for best design.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Saving Energy, Success StoriesJennifer KalezEnergy Future, Oregon Students, Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge, Energy Event, Renewable Energy, Wind, Solar, Wave Energy
ODOE Seeks Public Comments on Draft Gap Measures and Scenarios for TIGHGER 2.0 Project
ODOE Seeks Public Comments on Draft Gap Measures and Scenarios for TIGHGER 2.0 Project

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 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezTIGHGER, TIGHGER Plan, Greenhouse Gases, GHG Emissions, Public Comments, Get Involved
February 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter

In 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.

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Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, newsletter, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Incentives, ODOE Grants, Building Performance Standards, EO 25-29, Oregon Energy Strategy Implementation
ODOE Awards $834,000 in Incentives to Support Early Planning for Oregon Building Performance Standard
ODOE Awards $834,000 in Incentives to Support Early Planning for Oregon Building Performance Standard

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 50 recipients to receive about $834,000 in Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives. The incentives will help building owners offset costs of early planning activities associated with Building Performance Standard compliance, such as energy benchmarking and reporting or conducting an energy audit.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezBuilding Performance Standards, ODOE Incentives, Press Release, News Release, Energy Efficiency, Early Compliance Action and Planning, Buildings
ODOE Now Accepting Applications for New Building Performance Standard Incentive
ODOE Now Accepting Applications for New Building Performance Standard Incentive

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the new Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program. This voluntary, early compliance incentive program encourages building owners to meet Oregon Building Performance Standard compliance requirements ahead of schedule.

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Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezBuilding Performance Standards, ODOE Incentives, Energy Efficiency, Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program, Buildings, News Release
Oregon Department of Energy Grants Support Renewable and Resilient Energy Development from Canyonville to Cascade Locks
Oregon Department of Energy Grants Support Renewable and Resilient Energy Development from Canyonville to Cascade Locks

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNews Release, Press Release, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Incentives, Grants, ODOE Grants, Renewable Energy, Resilience
2025 By the Numbers
2025 By the Numbers

The Oregon Department of Energy helps individuals, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and other organizations in Oregon complete energy-saving, renewable energy, and energy resilience projects through several programs. These programs offer incentives, rebates, energy audits, and more to provide different options and resources for all kinds of energy goals. Check out our programs by the numbers from 2025!

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Success StoriesJennifer KalezEnergy Data, ODOE Programs, Incentives
January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter, learn about our new climate reports, review a wrap-up report from our wildfire rebuilding incentive, get a heads up about a new Building Performance Standard incentive, learn what to expect in the upcoming legislative session, read about ODOE's response to a November fuel emergency, listen to the latest Getting Grounded episode, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Natural and Working Lands, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezClimate Solutions, Natural Climate Solutions, ODOE Reports, Wildfire Rebuilding, Energy Efficient Wildfire Recovery Incentive, Building Performance Standards, Incentives, Legislative Session, Oregon Fuel Action Plan, Newsletter, newsletter
What to Expect: the 2026 Short Legislative Session
What to Expect: the 2026 Short Legislative Session

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.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, ODOE Incentives, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezOregon Legislature
ODOE’s Energy Efficient Rebuilding Program Issues More than 850 Incentives to Wildfire Survivors
ODOE’s Energy Efficient Rebuilding Program Issues More than 850 Incentives to Wildfire Survivors

The 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.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Saving Energy, Success StoriesJennifer KalezEnergy Efficient Wildfire Recovery Incentive, Energy Efficiency, Wildfire, Wildfire Rebuilding, Success Stories, Incentives
New Reports Highlight Importance of Oregon Lands for Climate Mitigation and Workforce Needs to Support Natural Climate Solutions
New Reports Highlight Importance of Oregon Lands for Climate Mitigation and Workforce Needs to Support Natural Climate Solutions

Two 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.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Press Releases, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezNews Release, Press Release, Climate Reports, Climate Change, Oregon Climate Action Commission, Workforce, Land-Based Net Carbon Inventory
2025 Year in Review
2025 Year in Review

2025 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!

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Natural and Working Lands, ODOE Incentives, ODOE Team, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, newsletter, Year in Review, Energy Policy, Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy