In this month's newsletter, ODOE shares swift success for a new round of solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for Building Performance Standard incentives, seeks comments on draft reports on siting and permitting large-scale electricity infrastructure as well as natural and working lands goal setting, publishes a new Grounded episode, announces a July 15 public budget meeting, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will host a virtual public meeting on July 15 to provide energy resource suppliers and other interested parties with a summary of the department’s 2027-2029 Agency Request Budget. The meeting will include a full accounting of the projected revenue needed to fund each department program or activity and the projected allocation of moneys derived from the energy supplier assessment authorized under ORS 469.421(8) to each department program or activity.
Read MoreIn May, the Oregon Department of Energy’s announced it would reopen applications on June 15 for $1.1 million in available funding for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program. Upon reopening, all available funding was reserved by program contractors within minutes and ODOE is no longer accepting applications.
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 MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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 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 MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on April 11, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. online.
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 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 Climate Action Commission will meet on February 14, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon online.
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.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will host a hybrid in-person and virtual information session on January 31, 2025, to present modeling results of several possible scenarios for reaching Oregon’s energy objectives.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE announces a new $113M federal award to develop home energy rebate programs, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, provides an update on the Oregon Energy Strategy, plugs into a new Grounded podcast episode, and more.
Read MoreThe Energy Facility Siting Council, which is staffed by the Oregon Department of Energy, is a seven-member volunteer council appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. EFSC is responsible for overseeing the development of large electric generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal sites, and other projects. This state-level oversight of energy facilities helps ensure Oregon has the energy supply it needs while protecting Oregon’s environment and public safety. This oversight includes updating and implementing Oregon Administrative Rules.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on October 15, 2024. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. online.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on September 17, 2024. The public meeting will be held online from 1 to 4 p.m.
Read MoreThe Oregon Energy Strategy is closing in on its first major milestone – finalizing a Reference Scenario. Scenarios are used in an energy system model to show different pathways to meeting Oregon’s energy and climate goals. The Reference Scenario will become the core pathway built by the model to achieve Oregon’s “anchor” energy policy objectives.
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