The Oregon Department of Energy will soon begin accepting applications for a fourth round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $12 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.
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 MoreAs we head into June, the 2025 legislative session is winding down — but plenty remains to be seen when it comes to energy, climate, and other bills that may affect the Oregon Department of Energy’s work.
Read MoreWe continue On the Road in Oregon, a blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities with our Community Navigator Program. This month, we hear from RARE Member Sara Lark Millies-Lucke as she and Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke make a 1,300-mile trek in Eastern and Central Oregon.
Read MoreOn this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we are joined by Rob Del Mar, ODOE senior policy analyst. He discusses some benefits of solar power, such as the opportunity to provide backup power for your home, and some challenges, including the upfront cost of the equipment. However, once you buy the equipment, the fuel to power your home is free, courtesy of the sun.
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 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 look back and reflect on what got us here. This month, we take a look at the history of solar in Oregon.
Read MoreMany states, including Oregon, have adopted what’s known as a Renewable Portfolio Standard, or RPS. An RPS typically establishes requirements for electric utilities to procure a certain percentage of the electricity they sell to customers from renewable resources by a specific date. Almost 20 years after Oregon’s initial RPS adoption, the state has reached a new RPS milestone in 2025.
Read MoreWe continue On the Road in Oregon, a blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities with our Community Navigator Program. This month, we hear from RARE Member Sara Lark Millies-Lucke as she meets with communities from Southern Oregon to northwest of Portland.
Read MoreOur 2024 Biennial Energy Report features a set of Energy 101-style pieces designed to build the foundation of Oregon’s energy story. The 101s were developed for people new to energy or specific energy topics, along with those looking for a resource to help tell the story of how energy systems affect their work and interests. One of our 101s focused on climate change effects on the energy system – a timely topic for Earth Month.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy continues work developing the Oregon Energy Strategy, and we are hosting public information and listening sessions this month to hear perspectives from Oregonians to inform recommendations for the strategy. We hope you can join us for these important conversations as we work toward a final energy strategy in November 2025.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE awards 19 County Energy Resilience Grants, celebrates a return to the top 10 most energy efficient states, reflects on 50 years of the Energy Facility Siting Council, 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 look back and reflect on what got us here. As ODOE commemorates 50 years of service, so does Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council.
Read MoreOn March 4, the Oregon Department of Energy was proud to sponsor the 2025 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 energy devices to compete for best design.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE provides an update on federal funding, invites Oregonians to get involved with the Oregon Energy Strategy, continues celebrating 50 years of public service, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will host two online public forums on February 27, 2025 to present key takeaways from Oregon Energy Strategy modeling results and gather feedback from Oregonians to help inform ODOE staff as the project moves into policy discussions.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has kicked off the next phase of developing the Oregon Energy Strategy, and there are many ways Oregonians can weigh in over the next several months. We hope you can join us for these important conversations as we work toward a final energy strategy in November 2025.
Read MoreAlmost since its inception, ODOE has offered incentive programs to help Oregonians across the state invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. This month as we celebrate 50 years of ODOE, we look back at the Renewable Energy Development Grant Program.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will host an informational webinar on February 19 to introduce Oregonians to our 2024 Biennial Energy Report. ODOE published the report on November 1; this fourth edition focuses on fundamental information about energy in Oregon and emerging energy issues.
Read MoreIn our first newsletter of 2025, ODOE shares our incentive programs by the numbers, celebrates new workforce development efforts, gets ready for the 2025 legislative session, invites Oregonians to learn about our Biennial Energy Report, and more.
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