Posts in Safety & Resilience
What’s that Placard? Tracking Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials in Oregon

Authorized and permitted carriers transport radioactive materials in Oregon regularly, including low-radioactivity waste destined for out-of-state disposal, or small amounts for various industries or medical uses. The Oregon Department of Energy and our partners track shipments moving through Oregon to ensure safe travel and disposal of these materials.

Read More
January 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for electric school buses, public engagement opportunities for new incentive programs, a fresh new look for the Go Electric Oregon website, and more.

Read More
*Batteries Are Included: the Rise of Energy Storage

Energy storage is a hot topic these days. How does it work? While electricity can’t be stored in tanks and pipelines, it can be stored in batteries – ranging from the AAAs in your TV remote to a several-kilowatt battery for your home to 1 megawatt or greater for utility-scale storage.

Read More
November 2021 Newsletter

In our last newsletter of 2021, an update on federal funding for energy programs, a reminder about ODOE's Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program, a new Grounded podcast episode on electric vehicles, and more.

Read More
2021 Federal Infrastructure Bill: What Does it Mean for Energy in Oregon?

On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Oregon expects to receive funding for energy efficiency, weatherization, grid resilience, and more over the next five years.

Read More
Fueling Up Oregon in Emergencies

Summer 2021 presented a new transportation fuel challenge: jet fuel delivery. Deanna Henry, ODOE’s Emergency Preparedness Manager, responded over the summer to requests for additional jet fuel deliveries to small airports in southern and northeast Oregon to support firefighting missions.

Read More
September 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new report on zero emission vehicles, begins accepting reservations for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, shares tips for National Preparedness Month, and more.

Read More
August 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter ODOE launches new energy audit program, shares reflections on the climate crisis, spotlights evolving wholesale electricity markets, provides an update on the ORESA project, and more.

Read More
A High-Energy End to the 2021 Legislative Session

As the 2021 Legislative Session came to a close last month, ODOE celebrated passing our priority bills, including new energy efficiency standards for consumer products, updates to our radioactive waste program, and fixes for laws guiding energy facility siting in Oregon and our Energy Facility Siting Council.

Read More
March 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, a new strategic plan sets ODOE's four-year direction, a determination on radioactive materials at an Oregon landfill, a focus on energy-resilient communities, and more.

Read More
Oregon Department of Energy Issues Determination to Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest

On March 24, 2021 the Oregon Department of Energy issued a determination to Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest (CWM) in response to the company’s detailed risk assessment and corrective action plan regarding radioactive materials that were illegally disposed in CWM’s hazardous waste landfill outside Arlington, OR.

Read More
Building Energy-Resilient Oregon Communities

One of the recurring themes in the Oregon Department of Energy’s 2020 Biennial Energy Report is resilience – a term used to describe how our energy systems can withstand the effects of emergencies that disrupt energy delivery, and how fast these systems can recover following the disruption.

Read More