The Energy Facility Siting Council welcomed two new members, Perry Chocktoot and Phil Stenbeck, this year. Both members have been confirmed by the Oregon Senate.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is holding two virtual public meetings on December 7 and 8, 2021 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. to help inform the development of the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction (TIGHGER) Plan.
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On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Oregon expects to receive funding for energy efficiency, weatherization, grid resilience, and more over the next five years.
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Summer 2021 presented a new transportation fuel challenge: jet fuel delivery. Deanna Henry, ODOE’s Emergency Preparedness Manager, responded over the summer to requests for additional jet fuel deliveries to small airports in southern and northeast Oregon to support firefighting missions.
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On this episode of Grounded we sit down with Jessica Reichers, ODOE's Energy Technology & Policy Manager and EV expert. We discuss the inaugural Biennial Zero Emission Report and how to make it work for you!
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, November 18-19, 2021.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, November 15, 2021. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. online.
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With Oregon’s fall harvest wrapping up and planning underway for next year, now is the perfect time to learn about the Oregon Department of Energy’s Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program.
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In this month’s newsletter, we’re talking about community outreach meetings for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Program, a feature on floating offshore wind turbines, reports from around the agency, and more.
Read MoreODOE is holding a series of virtual public meetings focusing on Lincoln, Marion, Lane, and Jackson County, as well as a final wrap-up meeting, to help inform development of the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive.
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As more utilities look to replace fossil-fuel resources with more economic renewable resources, offshore wind energy is emerging as a potential option for the United States. Offshore wind turbines are located in windy waters off coastal shores, away from land.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, October 22, 2021.
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At its October 4 meeting, the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board and Oregon Department of Energy staff took a moment to thank Board Chair Steve March as he wrapped up his second and final term.
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Ten years after breaking ground, the Baldock Solar Highway is still delivering renewable energy to Oregonians and weary travelers.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new report on zero emission vehicles, begins accepting reservations for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, shares tips for National Preparedness Month, and more.
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It’s National Drive Electric Week and ODOE staff aren't just talking the EV talk at work, they're leading by example and going electric at home! Check out a few of ODOE’s EV family members and learn about the benefits of electric vehicle ownership, incentives, charging, and more.
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On this episode of Grounded we dive into the hot topic of energy storage, specifically- pumped-storage hydropower. ODOE’s own Rebecca Smith joins us as well as Erik Steimle from Rye Development for this fascinating and timely discussion!
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, October 4, 2021. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period at about 2 p.m. Public participation is encouraged.
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In a newly-published proposal, the Oregon Global Warming Commission is calling for Oregon to invest in actions that will increase the carbon that is captured and stored in the state’s natural and working lands. The proposal was developed in response to Governor Brown’s climate change Executive Order 20-04, and calls for capturing and storing – or sequestering – an additional 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) by 2030, and an additional 9.5 MMTCO2e per year by 2050.
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September is National Preparedness Month – the perfect time to asses your level of preparedness and take action so that you and your loved ones are more resilient when faced with an emergency.
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