Posts in Energy in Oregon
Energy Spotlight: Oregon Agriculture
Energy Spotlight: Oregon Agriculture

Oregon is well-known for its incredible agricultural sector – filberts, hops, cherries, peppermint, milk products, hay, wine grapes, onions, and much more support local communities across the state. According to the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s annual statistics book, more than 37,000 farms are spread across 16 million Oregon acres, growing or raising more than 200 products valued at over $5 billion. Oregon agricultural producers use energy for a variety of needs, including powering vehicles and equipment, irrigating fields, cleaning or chilling products, and many other uses.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezBiennial Energy Report, Agriculture, Energy Efficiency, Oregon Rural & Agricultural Audit Program, Energy Audits, Energy Assessment
July 2023 Newsletter
July 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE launches a new incentive program to support heat pumps in Oregon rental homes, re-launches the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program with a new $10 million investment, tracks a contamination concern at the Hanford Nuclear Site, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, Heat Pumps, Incentive Programs, Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program Will Continue with Additional $10 Million Investment
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program Will Continue with Additional $10 Million Investment

The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will continue providing rebates for solar or solar and paired energy storage systems after an additional $10 million investment by the Oregon Legislature.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezNews Release, Press Release, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Incentives, Solar, Storage, Energy Storage
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Program to Support Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes
Oregon Department of Energy Launches Program to Support Energy Efficient Heat Pumps in Rental Homes

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting incentive reservations through the agency’s new Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program. Under this new program, owners of rental homes and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles in a rented space may receive incentives for installing energy efficient heat pumps and related electrical upgrades.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Incentives, Saving Energy, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezHeat Pumps, Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, Heat Pump Incentive, Rebate, News Release, Press Release
Oregon’s Clean Energy Future Makes Moves in 2023 Legislative Session
Oregon’s Clean Energy Future Makes Moves in 2023 Legislative Session

The 2023 Legislative Session wrapped up on June 25 and made important investments in energy and climate. Across four bills, the Oregon Department of Energy will add several new programs and obligations – and over time, about two dozen new staff to support that work. We’re excited to hit the ground running to implement this new work.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Incentives, Saving Energy, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezOregon Legislature, Incentives, Federal Funding, Incentive Programs, Budget
June 2023 Newsletter
June 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE announces 39 grant recipients for renewable energy and resilience projects, begins recruiting contractors for the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, reflects on the 2023 Legislative Session, publishes the latest Grounded podcast episode, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, Federal Funding, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, Incentives, Oregon Legislature, Get Involved, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program, Heat Pumps, Contractors, Equity, Grounded Podcast
ODOE Team Joins Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians for 2023 NW Tribal Clean Energy Summit
ODOE Team Joins Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians for 2023 NW Tribal Clean Energy Summit

On June 13-15, members of the Oregon Department of Energy team joined Tribal leaders, citizens, staff,  youth, and other collaborators for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ 2023 NW Tribal Clean Energy Summit in Tulalip, WA. ODOE was proud to sponsor the summit, which brought people together to talk about the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, ODOE TeamJennifer KalezTribes, Tribal Governments, Get Involved, Conference, Clean Energy
Energy Equity for Renters
Energy Equity for Renters

Rental homes are typically less energy efficient than owner-occupied homes, and renters usually can’t make significant energy efficiency improvements – such as installing high-efficiency appliances, new windows, or improved insulation – because they don’t own the property. National and local efforts are working to increase access so renters can benefit from improved efficiency.

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Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezEnergy Efficiency, Renters, Rental, Heat Pumps, ACEEE, Biennial Energy Report
Oregon Department of Energy Grant Program Supports Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Development Across the State
Oregon Department of Energy Grant Program Supports Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Development Across the State

The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 39 recipients to receive a total of $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

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Energy in Oregon, ODOE Grants, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezNews Release, Press Release, Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Renewable Energy, Energy Resilience, Public Buildings
May 2023 Newsletter
May 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE looks at who will build Oregon's clean energy future, provides expertise for international energy efficiency code efforts, practices our response to a potential nuclear emergency at Hanford, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, newsletter, Federal Funding, Clean Energy Transition, Energy Jobs, Jobs, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, Energy Code, Hanford, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Exercise, Transmission Line, Energy Facility Siting Council
Working for Oregon’s Clean Energy Future
Working for Oregon’s Clean Energy Future

As Oregon moves toward a clean energy future, including 100 percent clean electricity by 2040, we’ll need a robust workforce to help make it happen. Oregon will need electricians to install and maintain electric vehicle charging, engineers and construction experts to build and maintain solar, wind, battery, and other clean resources to support the grid, and energy efficiency technicians to reduce our energy consumption to help keep energy costs low – among many other potential family-wage jobs.

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Energy in Oregon, Federal FundingJennifer KalezFederal Funding, Workforce, Energy Jobs, Jobs, Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, Biennial Energy Report, Supply Chain
April 2023 Newsletter
April 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, the Oregon Global Warming Commission publishes a new roadmap of climate actions, a deadline approaches for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive, the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding, and more.

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Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezNewsletter, newsletter, Clean Energy, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Climate Action Roadmap to 2030, Roadmap to 2030, Energy Efficient Wildfire Recovery Incentive, Clean Hydrogen, Renewable Hydrogen, Energy Costs
The Price for Power: What Drives Energy Costs for Consumers?
The Price for Power: What Drives Energy Costs for Consumers?

The way energy is produced and delivered varies widely, and multiple factors can affect how much Oregon consumers end up paying for their energy needs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s 2022 Biennial Energy Report included an Energy 101 discussing consumer energy cost drivers, from geography to regulation to market forces – and more.

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Energy in Oregon, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezBiennial Report, Biennial Energy Report, Electricity Costs, Energy Costs, Consumers
ODOE Director Janine Benner Talks Clean Energy Transition with University of Oregon Green Business Initiative
ODOE Director Janine Benner Talks Clean Energy Transition with University of Oregon Green Business Initiative

ODOE Director Janine Benner was pleased to join the University of Oregon Green Business Initiative’s annual symposium on April 13 to share about Oregon’s energy landscape, our climate and energy goals, and how recent federal funding investments can be a game-changer for an equitable clean energy transition.

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Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Federal FundingJennifer KalezUniversity of Oregon, Green Business Initiative, Janine Benner, Director, Keynote, Climate Change, Federal Funding, Clean Energy Transition