For the twelfth year in a row, Oregon ranks in the top 10 of the most energy efficient states in the country, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. ACEEE’s 2018 scorecard ranks Oregon at No. 7.
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ODOE’s August newsletter includes updates about solar in Oregon, Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant’s newly-earned thermal renewable energy certificates, info about National Drive Electric Week, and more.
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The Oregon Department of Energy today announced that the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant is the state’s first facility to be certified as eligible to earn renewable energy certificates for producing thermal energy.
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On our latest episode of Grounded, Alan Johnston, Senior Engineer for the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant, talks about the plant’s operations (everybody poops!), and how they’ve implemented energy projects onsite that end up producing more electricity than the plant can even use. From renewable solar power to energy and heat from fats, oils, and grease, Gresham is walking the talk when it comes to sustainability.
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ODOE’s July 2018 Newsletter includes updates about the 2019-21 Agency Request Budget, Energy Facility Siting Council rules, upcoming events, and more.
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Are you looking for a fun summer energy activity? Or even – dare we say – a back-to-school energy activity? We've got you covered! We invite parents, teachers, and kids to download these fun activities and learn something about energy along the way.
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The Small-Scale Energy Loan Program Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, June 28 at the Oregon Department of Energy, 550 Capitol St., NE, in Salem. The public meeting begins at 10 a.m.
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