The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting interest forms from potential applicants for our Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program. Through a $100,000 USDA grant, ODOE will help pay for up to 75 percent of the cost of an energy audit for Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, we have a 2021 legislative session wrap-up, historic clean energy legislation signed by the Governor, spotlights on pandemic fuel use and energy bill basics, a new Grounded podcast episode, and more.
Read MoreThis morning, Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner joined Environment Oregon, Lane Transit District, and others to show support for electric vehicles, buses, and infrastructure in our state.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, July 23, 2021.
Read MoreThe Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
Read MoreOn this episode of Grounded, we learn about Oregon's first net-zero preschool with New Day School teacher, Didi Jayagitta and Green Hammer team members, Laura Squillace and Alex Boetzel.
Read MoreWe use energy at home every day – from turning on the lights to brewing that cup of coffee to warming up our homes in the winter months. That energy comes in different forms, including electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil, and even wood. All of these uses end up as part of your home energy bills, and understanding bill terminology can help Oregonians better understand what the changes mean on energy bills.
Read MoreFuel use data from the COVID-19 pandemic shows a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. As Oregon reopens and residents return to regular commutes, there are opportunities to use more alternative transportation options and continue reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, Oregon wraps up the 2021 legislative session with new programs for ODOE, the agency is awarded a $100,000 USDA grant to support rural and agricultural energy audits, state adopts new energy efficiency standards, and more.
Read MoreOregonians – and beyond – count on a network of transmission lines to move high-voltage electricity across long distances to power our homes and businesses. The lines connect electricity customers to resources that generate electricity, which are often located far away from communities.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, June 25, 2021.
Read MoreThis June will mark the fourth year of the #MetsUnite and #ShowYourStripes climate change awareness campaign, when hundreds of meteorologists across the country show the “Warming Stripes” of their city, state, or country.
Read MoreOn this episode of Grounded we learn about Arcimoto's electric three-wheel vehicles with founder and CEO, Mark Frohnmayer.
Read MoreAs technology improves over time, household and commercial equipment is becoming more efficient – which reduces both consumer energy costs and cuts down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Setting minimum standards for products and appliances ensures Oregonians can access the most efficient options available on the market (and ultimately lower their energy bills).
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded a $100,000 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ODOE will use the grant dollars to support energy audits for Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE breaks down where Oregon gets its transportation fuels, celebrates the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center's net zero features, shares some fun energy activities for the summer, and more.
Read MoreOn May 8, Energy Northwest began the 25th refueling of the Columbia Generating Station – a nuclear power plant located near Richland, Washington that provides power the Northwestern grid, including Oregon.
Read MoreODOE’s own Director, Janine Benner, and two recruits show us how to make a solar oven in this short video. Make sure to have an old pizza box on hand and your favorite treat to warm up!
Read MoreThe next meeting of the Oregon Global Warming Commission will be held virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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