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Recent Federal Investments in Energy and Climate and What it Means for Oregon

Key highlights from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act.

Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Federal FundingJennifer KalezOctober 21, 2022Federal Funding, Energy Jobs, Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Electric Vehicles, Weatherization

2021 Federal Infrastructure Bill: What Does it Mean for Energy in Oregon?

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Oregon expects to receive funding for energy efficiency, weatherization, grid resilience, and more over the next five years.

Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Federal FundingJennifer KalezNovember 19, 2021Federal Funding, Energy Jobs, Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency, Electric Vehicles, Weatherization

New State Plan Outlines Steps for Reducing Energy Burden, Improving Energy Efficiency

Oregon Housing and Community Services, Oregon Department of Energy, and the Oregon Public Utility Commission today announced the publication of an initial 10-year plan to reduce energy burden and improve energy efficiency in affordable housing across the state. The plan, which is accompanied by an interactive assessment of energy use in affordable housing, provides recommended steps for Oregon to reduce the energy burden on low-income households.