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September 2018 Newsletter

In this month’s ODOE newsletter, we’re talking Renewable Natural Gas, the latest on the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project, a wrap-up of Drive Electric Week, an October full of public meetings, and more.

ODOE to Hold Public Meeting About Hanford Waste Management on October 16

Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Tuesday, October 16 in Portland to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposal to reclassify high-level radioactive waste at the Hanford Nuclear Site in Washington.

Get Involved, Public Meeting, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezSeptember 25, 2018Hanford, Public Involvement, Radioactive

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet August 23-24 In Boardman

A request for an amendment to the Golden Hills Wind Project in Sherman County – a facility that is approved but not yet constructed – will be the main topic of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on August 23-24 in Boardman.

ODOE to Host 2019-21 Agency Request Budget Open House and Public Meeting

The Oregon Department of Energy’s 2019-21 budget is taking shape. We’ll submit an Agency Request Budget to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in August, where it will be evaluated and analyzed as the Governor’s Recommended Budget is developed later this fall.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 11, 2018Budget, Public Involvement

June 2018 Newsletter

ODOE’s June Newsletter includes updates about our new Go Electric Oregon website, a comment period for the Jordan Cove LNG Project in Coos Bay, energy storage training opportunities, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedRachel WrayJune 29, 2018Newsletter, Podcast, Renewable Energy, Transportation

Public Comment Sought on Jordan Cove Energy Project’s Request for Exemption

The Oregon Department of Energy today announced that it is seeking public comments on a request from the Jordan Cove Energy Project for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a state-issued certificate to generate electricity.

Energy Facility Siting Council To Meet June 29 In Salem

Rulemaking projects related to carbon dioxide emissions and solar photovoltaic facilities will be the main topics of discussion at the next Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting on Friday, June 29 in Salem.

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet June 25 in Portland

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, June 25, 2018. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the public meeting will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Skybridge Room at the World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon St, Portland OR 97204.