Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on May 15, 2026

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet virtually from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2026.

Press Releases, Get Involved, Climate ChangeKatelyn JacksonMay 6, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program to Make $1.1 Million Available for Solar and Storage Projects

The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will temporarily reopen on June 15, 2026, providing up to $1.1 million in rebates for solar and energy storage systems.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMay 5, 2026News Release, Press Release, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Incentives, Rebates, Solar, Renewable Energy

ODOE to Open New Funding Round May 11 for Building Performance Standard Early Compliance Action and Planning Program

The Oregon Department of Energy will begin accepting applications on May 11, 2026 for a second round of Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives to help Oregon building owners meet requirements for the state’s Building Performance Standard.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMay 4, 2026News Release, Press Release, Building Performance Standards, Energy Efficiency, Incentives, Get Involved, Early Compliance Action and Planning

April 2026 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter, ODOE debuts a new agency strategic plan, provides an update on forthcoming home energy rebates, supports an important conference on preparedness, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, ODOE Team, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezApril 30, 2026Newsletter, Strategic Plan, newsletter, Home Energy Rebates, Emergency Preparedness, Oregon Fuel Action Plan, Olympic Pipeline, Grounded

ODOE Debuts New Strategic Plan that Sets Agency’s Four-Year Direction

The 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.

Energy in Oregon, Climate Change, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Energy Facilities, Natural and Working LandsJennifer KalezApril 21, 2026Strategic Plan, Oregon Energy Strategy, ODOE Team

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 17 2026

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 9, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Survey on Energy Sector Workforce Education and Training

ODOE is conducting a workforce needs assessment to better understand the extent to which Oregon’s current workforce and training opportunities are prepared to meet the strategy’s modeled employment needs.

Get Involved, Energy in OregonKatelyn JacksonMarch 19, 2026Workforce, Energy Workforce

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.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezMarch 16, 2026TIGHGER, TIGHGER Plan, Greenhouse Gases, GHG Emissions, Public Comments, Get Involved

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet March 19-20, 2026

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenMarch 11, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on March 13, 2026

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on March 13, 2026. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Public MeetingKatelyn JacksonMarch 3, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission, Public Meeting

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.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezFebruary 27, 2026Newsletter, newsletter, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Incentives, ODOE Grants, Building Performance Standards, EO 25-29, Oregon Energy Strategy Implementation

ODOE Now Accepting Comments on Two Executive Order 25-29 Efforts

ODOE 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.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Oregon Energy StrategyJennifer KalezFebruary 18, 2026Executive Order, EO 25-29, Energy Facility Siting, Oregon Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy Implementation, Public Meeting, Public Engagement, Get Involved

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet February 13

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenFebruary 10, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 15

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday January 15, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenJanuary 7, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet December 19

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenDecember 9, 2025Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

ODOE Draft Report on Natural Climate Solutions Workforce Needs Available for Public Comment

The 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.

Press Releases, Get Involved, Climate ChangeKatelyn JacksonDecember 8, 2025Natural and Working Lands, Climate Change, Workforce, Energy Workforce

Governor Kotek Issues Order Bolstering Oregon Energy Strategy Actions

On 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.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Oregon Energy Strategy, Saving Energy, Safety & Resilience, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezNovember 20, 2025Oregon Energy Strategy, Governor Kotek, Executive Order

New State Energy Strategy Charts a Course for Oregon’s Energy Future

The 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.