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New Reports Highlight Importance of Oregon Lands for Climate Mitigation and Workforce Needs to Support Natural Climate Solutions

Two new reports published by the Oregon Department of Energy in coordination with the Oregon Climate Action Commission highlight how Oregon's lands support climate mitigation efforts and the Oregon workforce needs that could bolster efforts to meet the state’s climate goals.

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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.

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ODOE Announces $12 Million in Available Grant Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Projects 

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.

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Oregon Department of Energy to Host Public Forums February 27 on Oregon Energy Strategy Development

The 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.

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Oregon Department of Energy Awarded Federal Grant to Support Energy Auditor Workforce

The Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded nearly $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to support residential energy auditor training in the state. The competitive grant was made possible by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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