In this month's newsletter, ODOE submits our 2027-2029 Agency Request Budget, celebrates the first completed project supported by our Grid Resilience Grant Program, shares concerns about Hanford site waste transport, reminds Oregonians about our heat pump incentive programs, shares a letter supporting BPA leadership compensation, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.
Read MoreRecently, Forest Grove completed a project to move two-thirds of a mile of a main electricity line underground. Turning on the newly underground lines marked the first completed project through the Oregon Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience Grant Program.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has selected nine Oregon electric utilities to receive $11.5 million in Grid Resilience Grants. The program supports utility resilience projects, which can include weatherization technologies and equipment, fire-resistant technologies and fire-prevention systems, utility pole management, undergrounding of electrical equipment, and more.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE debuts a new agency strategic plan, provides an update on forthcoming home energy rebates, supports an important conference on preparedness, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the new Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program. This voluntary, early compliance incentive program encourages building owners to meet Oregon Building Performance Standard compliance requirements ahead of schedule.
Read More2025 was a special year, as ODOE celebrated its 50th year of public service. In our Year in Review newsletter, we take a look back at what we accomplished together and look forward to our next 50 years!
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has $11.5 million available through its Grid Resilience Grant Program to support projects that strengthen resilience of the electric grid in Oregon communities. This is the second round of grant funding through this program, which is available thanks to the federal 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE publishes a new Biennial Zero-Emission Vehicle Report, celebrates 50 years of supporting public schools, presents an updated Oregon Energy Security Plan, and more.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE prepares to share draft policy recommendations for the Oregon Energy Strategy, launches a new weatherization program supporting consumer-owned utilities, celebrates 50 years of public service, shines a spotlight on storage paired with large energy facilities, and more.
Read More2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here. This month, we review decades of federal funding support.
Read MoreIn April's newsletter, ODOE awards $2 million in grants to support Oregon's energy workforce, celebrates the history of solar in the state, catches up with the Community Navigator Program, relaunches ODOE's Grounded podcast, and more.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE provides an update on federal funding, invites Oregonians to get involved with the Oregon Energy Strategy, continues celebrating 50 years of public service, and more.
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 MoreAs we turn the corner to 2025, we take a look back at 2024 — and ODOE’s first 49 years serving Oregon!
Read MoreSolar power is a great way to invest in clean, renewable energy; strengthen resilience in the event of a power outage (pair it with battery storage!); reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and lower electricity bills. Thinking about adding solar to your home or business? Be sure to shop smart as you consider your options.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke shares the latest On the Road in Oregon update. Sarah reflects on the vital connection between energy and economic development following a trip to Klamath Falls for the 2024 Oregon Economic Development Association’s Annual Conference.
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 Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded over $113 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for two new home energy rebate programs that will provide financial incentives to single-family and multifamily households for eligible high-efficiency home improvements, appliances, and equipment. ODOE expects that rebates will be available in late 2025 or early 2026.
Read MoreIn this month's newsletter, ODOE announces grant recipients for the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, publishes a new Oregon Energy Security Plan, plugs into a new Grounded podcast episode, and more.
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