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 MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE gets ready to publish two Executive Order reports on clean energy facilities, prepares for Hanford waste shipments through Oregon starting in 2027, celebrates new natural and working lands carbon sequestration goals, recruits new Oregon Climate Action Commission members, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.
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 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 fuel emergency declared by Governor Tina Kotek on November 24, 2025 has ended as of December 9, 2025 following repairs to the Olympic Pipeline in Washington state.
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.
Read MoreAfter several years of work, the Oregon Global Warming Commission published a new Oregon Climate Action Roadmap to 2030, which includes extensive recommendations to inform state climate action.
Read MoreThe next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021.
Read MoreODOE Director Janine Benner shares how energy is a cause — and a solution — to climate change.
Read MoreThe Zero Emission Vehicle Interagency Working Group is a coalition of state agencies dedicated to helping Oregon electrify our transportation system. Last week, the group held a public meeting to share updates about Oregon’s progress on getting more people behind the wheel of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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