This summer, ODOE staff had the pleasure of working with a handful of bright up-and-coming professionals through our internship program. Get to know a few them and what they’ve been up to!
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The cost of zero emission vehicle ownership, new EV models and platforms, data on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the positive effect transportation electrification can have on Oregon’s harmful greenhouse gas emissions are just a few of the topics covered in the Oregon Department of Energy’s inaugural Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, September 24, 2021.
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The Oregon Department of Energy announced today its re-launch of the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, which offers rebates to residential customers and low-income service providers who install solar or solar and paired energy storage systems (batteries).
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Many students, educators, and staff are returning to Oregon classrooms this month, following a challenging year like no other. When trading Zoom classes for in-person desks once again, students and educators in some districts are also returning to more comfortable classrooms thanks to energy improvement projects funded by the Public Purpose Charge Schools Program.
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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.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, August 27, 2021.
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The energy sector is a large contributor to climate change – but it can also be part of the solution.
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The electricity sector is changing – coal plants are closing, more variable renewable resources like wind and solar are coming online, grid-connected battery storage is becoming more cost-effective, natural gas prices remain low by historic standards, and there’s a growing focus on equity in the sector.
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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.
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In 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.
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This 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.
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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.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, July 23, 2021.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
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On 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.
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We 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.
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Fuel 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.
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In 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.
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Oregonians – 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.
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