Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet August 20-21

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 20-21, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenAugust 13, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Climate Action Commission Recruiting New Members

The Oregon Climate Action Commission is seeking two new members to support its work and advance its statutory duties. Interested Oregon residents are encouraged to apply for one of the commission’s vacant voting positions. The commission is seeking a youth voting member and an at-large voting member.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezAugust 10, 2026Get Involved, Public Involvement, Oregon Climate Action Commission, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on August 14, 2026, and Upcoming Committee Meetings

Commission meeting on August 14 and upcoming committee meetings for 2026 Report to Legislature.

Climate Change, Get InvolvedKatelyn JacksonAugust 3, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

Committees of the Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually in July, August, and September, 2026

The Commission has formed four committees to help inform policy recommendations and guide work on its 2026 Biennial Report to the Legislature.

Get Involved, Climate ChangeKatelyn JacksonJuly 23, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet July 24

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenJuly 15, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on July 17, 2026

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will hold a virtual meeting from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 17, 2026.

Climate Change, Get InvolvedKatelyn JacksonJuly 8, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

ODOE to Hold 2027-2029 Biennial Budget Public Meeting July 15

The 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.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJune 29, 2026ODOE Budget, Budget, Public Involvement, Get Involved, Community Engagement

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 26

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenJune 17, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

ODOE and OCAC Seek Public Comments on Draft Goal Setting for Natural and Working Lands Report

The Oregon Department of Energy and the Oregon Climate Action Commission are seeking public comments related to the draft Natural and Working Lands Goal Setting report.

Climate Change, Get InvolvedKatelyn JacksonJune 8, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission, Natural and Working Lands, Reports

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on June 12, 2026

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on June 12, 2026. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get InvolvedKatelyn JacksonJune 2, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on May 15, 2026

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet virtually from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 2026.

Press Releases, Get Involved, Climate ChangeKatelyn JacksonMay 6, 2026OCAC, Oregon Climate Action Commission

Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program to Make $1.1 Million Available for Solar and Storage Projects

The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will temporarily reopen on June 15, 2026, providing up to $1.1 million in rebates for solar and energy storage systems.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMay 5, 2026News Release, Press Release, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Incentives, Rebates, Solar, Renewable Energy

ODOE to Open New Funding Round May 11 for Building Performance Standard Early Compliance Action and Planning Program

The 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.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Press Releases, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMay 4, 2026News Release, Press Release, Building Performance Standards, Energy Efficiency, Incentives, Get Involved, Early Compliance Action and Planning

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Online May 15

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenMay 4, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

April 2026 Newsletter

In 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.

Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, ODOE Team, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezApril 30, 2026Newsletter, Strategic Plan, newsletter, Home Energy Rebates, Emergency Preparedness, Oregon Fuel Action Plan, Olympic Pipeline, Grounded

ODOE Debuts New Strategic Plan that Sets Agency’s Four-Year Direction

The Oregon Department of Energy finalized a new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which reaffirms our mission and vision, and identifies five pillars that serve as the foundation for success that will carry us forward as an agency.

Energy in Oregon, Climate Change, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Oregon Energy Strategy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, Energy Facilities, Natural and Working LandsJennifer KalezApril 21, 2026Strategic Plan, Oregon Energy Strategy, ODOE Team

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 17 2026

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 9, 2026Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Survey on Energy Sector Workforce Education and Training

ODOE is conducting a workforce needs assessment to better understand the extent to which Oregon’s current workforce and training opportunities are prepared to meet the strategy’s modeled employment needs.

Get Involved, Energy in OregonKatelyn JacksonMarch 19, 2026Workforce, Energy Workforce

ODOE Seeks Public Comments on Draft Gap Measures and Scenarios for TIGHGER 2.0 Project

The 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.