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ODOE Seeking Oregon Contractors to Participate in New Heat Pump Incentive Program

The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications from potential contractors to participate in the agency’s new Heat Pump Purchase Program, which will provide $2,000 rebates for the installation of heat pumps in owner-occupied homes, rental homes, and homes under construction.

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ODOE Announces $12 Million in Available Grant Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience Projects 

The Oregon Department of Energy will soon begin accepting applications for a fourth round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $12 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

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ODOE Program Supports Energy Assessments for Agricultural and Rural Small Businesses

The Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded a $100,000 Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support energy assessments for Oregon agricultural and rural small businesses.

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Oregon Department of Energy to Host Public Forums February 27 on Oregon Energy Strategy Development

The Oregon Department of Energy will host two online public forums on February 27, 2025 to present key takeaways from Oregon Energy Strategy modeling results and gather feedback from Oregonians to help inform ODOE staff as the project moves into policy discussions.

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Oregon Department of Energy Announces $2 Million in Available Grants for Energy Workforce Training

The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new $2 million grant program to support training for Oregon’s energy workforce. Grant funding will support professional training programs for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; home energy auditing and modeling; contractor business development; and home energy efficiency upgrades.

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Oregon Department of Energy Report Showcases State’s Changing Energy Landscape

The Oregon Department of Energy published its 2024 Biennial Energy Report on November 1, featuring fundamental information and data about energy in Oregon, highlights of emerging energy resources, and foundational “Energy 101s” on current topics and technologies.

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