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.
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 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 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 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.
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