You may think of repowering as a weekend away, a spa day, or just a really good nap. In the energy world, repowering refers to upgrading components of an electrical generation facility in order to increase capacity and/or make a facility more efficient. These upgrades can also extend the life of an energy facility.
Read MoreIn our January newsletter, ODOE wraps up the 2015-2019 Strategic Framework, launches the new Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, showcases ODOE's work during January Legislative Days, and more.
Read MoreAs 2019 – and the final year for the Planning & Innovation Division’s Strategic Framework – came to a close, we looked back at the framework and the many accomplishments and activities we completed here at ODOE and with our partners.
Read MoreThe Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Portland.
Read MoreOregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet on January 23-24 in Hood River. The public meeting begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday and will reconvene Friday at 8 a.m. at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Drive.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy announced today a new solar and energy storage rebate program serving Oregonians across the state.
Read MoreODOE Director Janine Benner reflects back on 2019 and looks forward to 2020. Thanks for being part of our work this year — Happy New Year!
Read MoreOregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet on December 19-20, 2019 in Pendleton. The public meeting begins at 5 p.m. on Thursday and will reconvene Friday at 8 a.m. at the Red Lion Inn, 304 SE Nye Ave.
Read MoreWondering what you can do to keep your energy use from spiking while things heat up in the kitchen this holiday season? Try adding this list of simple energy saving tips to your recipes this year!
Read MoreThe Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Thursday, December 12, 2019. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m., and the public meeting will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. in the Vernier Community Room at The Nature Conservancy’s Oregon Conservation Center: 821 SE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97214.
Read MoreIn our last newsletter of 2019: Oregon submits comments to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, bold new zero emission vehicle targets, an ODOE tour of public electric utilities, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy coordinated a response with 15 fellow State of Oregon agencies and the Governor’s Office to respond to climate change questions posed by the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Governor Brown and the Oregon Legislature established bold, new targets for zero emission vehicle adoption by passing Senate Bill 1044.
Read MoreCOUs are an important partner to the Oregon Department of Energy, so one of our Senior Policy Analysts, Adam Schultz, visited with representatives of 33 COUs at 26 different COU locations this year – with more in the works!
Read MoreOregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet November 21-22, 2019 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 5 p.m. on November 21 and will reconvene November 22 at 9 a.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive.
Read MoreThe Energy Facility Siting Council is currently reviewing seven proposed state-jurisdiction facilities in Oregon. Two of those facilities, Bakeoven Solar Project and Obsidian Solar Center, recently submitted complete applications for a site certificate. Now, ODOE will host informational meetings about each proposed facility so Oregonians can learn more about them.
Read MoreThere’s no question that upgrading the windows in your home or business can save on energy costs. But before you make the investment, be sure you’ll get the benefits you expect.
Read MoreThis fall, the ODOE team has been working on developing Administrative Rules for a new solar and solar plus storage rebate program in anticipation of a January 2020 launch. ODOE is accepting public comments on the rules and will hold a public hearing on December 3, 2019.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, Oregon ranks among the top ten most energy efficient states again, a tour of the Hanford Nuclear Site, a fond farewell to longtime volunteer Barry Beyeler, and more.
Read MoreUtility operations, maintenance, and engineering staff are encouraged to attend to learn how northwest utilities are enhancing local energy resilience and supporting grid operations through the use of battery storage systems coupled with solar installations.
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