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Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet February 23, 2024

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezFebruary 20, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Weigh in on our 2024 Biennial Energy Report

The Oregon Department of Energy is developing our 2024 Biennial Energy Report, and we want to hear from you!

Get InvolvedJennifer KalezFebruary 5, 2024Biennial Energy Report, BER, Survey

Laying the Groundwork for the Oregon Energy Strategy

The Oregon Department of Energy has been busy laying the groundwork for developing a new Oregon Energy Strategy, which will identify pathways to achieving the state’s energy and climate goals. The Strategy will be built through a step-by-step, two-phase process with stakeholder engagement at its core.

Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezJanuary 29, 2024State Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Energy Goals

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 26, 2024

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJanuary 19, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

On the Road in Oregon: Community Engagement with a Side of BBQ Sauce

ODOE RARE Member Alice Weston shares an On the Road in Oregon update from the upper Klamath Basin, including lessons learned for how to engage with Central and South Central Oregon communities.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 16, 2024On the Road in Oregon, Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Community Engagement, Get Involved

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually January 16

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenJanuary 10, 2024OHCB, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on January 26

The Oregon Climate Action Commission, formerly known as the Oregon Global Warming Commission, will meet Friday, January 26, 2024. The public meeting will be held online from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJanuary 10, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Press Release, News Release

2023 Year in Review

As we turn to a new year, let’s take a look back at 2023 with the Oregon Department of Energy.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, Federal Funding, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 2, 2024Newsletter, newsletter, Year in Review, Incentives, Get Involved

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on December 11

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, December 11, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserNovember 28, 2023

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet November 17, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezNovember 8, 2023Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on November 17

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, November 17, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezNovember 6, 2023Oregon Global Warming Commission, OGWC, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Climate Change

October 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE celebrates the Pacific Northwest's selection as a regional clean hydrogen hub, publishes an updated Oregon Solar Dashboard, kicks off development of an Oregon State Energy Strategy and an Energy Security Plan, and more.

Save the Date! Join ODOE to Kick off Oregon Energy Strategy November 13

The Oregon Department of Energy is kicking off development of a State Energy Strategy that identifies pathways to achieve the state’s energy policy objectives. Join ODOE on November 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. for an introductory webinar to learn about the opportunities the State Energy Strategy provides and ways to engage in the process.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezOctober 23, 2023Oregon Energy Strategy, State Energy Strategy, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Get Involved, Public Meeting

Join ODOT's Climate Office for Virtual Transportation Electrification Listening Sessions

Check out the most recent updates on the ODOT Climate Office’s transportation electrification work and join a virtual listening session to comment, make suggestions, or ask questions.

Climate Change, Get InvolvedErica EuenOctober 16, 2023odot, Climate Change, transportation, transportation electrification

Spotlight: Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Process

Reviewing and potentially siting energy facilities – such as solar, wind, or transmission facilities – in Oregon is a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Proposed energy facilities go through a robust public process to ensure they are up to Oregon’s standards before they can be built.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezOctober 12, 2023EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Engagement, Get Involved, Siting Spotlight

ODOE Publishes Draft Oregon Energy Security Plan

The Oregon Department of Energy is working on a new Energy Security Plan for the state that will identify risks to our electricity, liquid fuel, and natural gas/propane systems — and propose ways to mitigate those risks. ODOE published a draft version of the plan on September 30, and will kick off a public engagement effort to hear from Oregonians on October 16.

Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Safety & Resilience, Saving Energy, USDOEJennifer KalezOctober 5, 2023Oregon Energy Security Plan, Energy Security Plan, Safety, Resilience, Energy Resilience, Get Involved, USDOE, Federal Funding

September 2023 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes a new electric vehicle report showing goals are within reach, shares the latest on federal funding coming to Oregon, reminds Oregonians to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, and more.

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on October 9

Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet virtually on October 9. Learn more and how to participate here!

Climate Change, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesGuest UserSeptember 26, 2023

Join ODOE for October Webinars on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs

The Oregon Department of Energy will host three listening sessions in October to hear from Oregon residents and Oregon-based organizations on the design of the forthcoming Home Energy Rebate Programs, which will be funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act.