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ODOE to Hold 2023-25 Biennial Budget Public Meeting July 25

The Oregon Department of Energy will host a remote public meeting on July 25 to provide energy resource suppliers and other interested parties with a summary of the department’s 2023-25 Agency Request Budget.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 11, 2022Budget, ODOE Budget, Public Meeting, Public Engagement

ODOE to Hold Webinars on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) July 12 & 20

Join ODOE for an overview of the anticipated funding to Oregon from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and weigh in on energy program priorities.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Federal FundingErica EuenJuly 7, 2022Federal Funding, Energy in Oregon, Resilience, Infrastructure, EV Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency

June 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE receives National State Leadership in Clean Energy award, is recruiting members for a Community Renewable Energy Grant review committee, talks electric vehicles and the grid, shares Director Benner's views on energy resilience, and more.

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on July 13

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:00 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingGuest UserJune 22, 2022OGWC, Public Meeting, Natural and Working Lands, Roadmap to 2035

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 23-24, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23-24, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 14, 2022EFSC, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet May 26-27, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually and in person on Thursday and Friday, May 26-27, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMay 17, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Energy in Oregon

April 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter: $10 million for energy efficient rebuilding from the wildfires, a playbook for federal funding for rural communities, reopening our Salem office to the public, a new podcast episode for your ear buds, and more.

ODOE to Hold Public Meeting on May 11 for Floating Offshore Wind Study

Join the Oregon Department of Energy for a public meeting on May 11 to learn about the preliminary key findings from its study on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to 3 GW of floating offshore wind into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyErica EuenApril 28, 2022Offshore Wind, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Public Meeting

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually May 2

The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 1:45 that afternoon. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged.

Public Meeting, Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenApril 26, 2022Hanford, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford Site, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety, Columbia River

ODOE to Hold Virtual Workshops for Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects

The Oregon Department of Energy has scheduled four virtual workshops this spring and summer for the HB 2021 Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects.

Energy in Oregon, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezApril 20, 2022Small-Scale Renewable Projects, Community Renewable Projects, Renewable Energy, ODOE Studies, Get Involved, Public Meeting

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 22, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 12, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Energy in Oregon

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on April 18

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, April 18, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezApril 11, 2022Press Release, News Release, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Roadmap to 2035, TIGHGER Plan

Upcoming ODOE Webinars for School Bus Electrification Resources and School Program Support

Check out ODOE’s upcoming webinars aimed at helping school districts and interested in electrifying their fleets and learning about the Schools Program.

Get Involved, Saving Energy, Public MeetingGuest UserMarch 3, 2022Fleets, Transit Electrification, Schools Program, Energy Efficient Schools

Oregon House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery to Hold Public Hearing February 15

The Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on February 15, 2022. / El Comité Especial de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de la Cámara de Representantes de Oregón celebrará una audiencia pública el 15 de febrero para escuchar a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales.