In our February newsletter, we’re leading the way on energy efficiency, tracking safe transport of radioactive materials, celebrating Black History Month, looking toward a busy spring for energy incentive programs, and more.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.
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Authorized and permitted carriers transport radioactive materials in Oregon regularly, including low-radioactivity waste destined for out-of-state disposal, or small amounts for various industries or medical uses. The Oregon Department of Energy and our partners track shipments moving through Oregon to ensure safe travel and disposal of these materials.
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The Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on February 15, 2022. / El Comité Especial de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de la Cámara de Representantes de Oregón celebrará una audiencia pública el 15 de febrero para escuchar a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales.
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Each year, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy releases its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures how states advanced their energy efficiency policies and programs over the last year. For 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACEEE decided to forgo its usual scorecard, but still issued a progress report highlighting the good work states have done over the last year, including Oregon.
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February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of African Americans and Black Americans and their central role in U.S. history. This year at ODOE, to help acknowledge and honor the many contributions to our history and culture by Black Americans, our team pulled together a selection of favorite books, movies, and other works to share. You might just find your next favorite among the bunch!
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In this month’s newsletter, a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for electric school buses, public engagement opportunities for new incentive programs, a fresh new look for the Go Electric Oregon website, and more.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is kicking off development of our 2022 Biennial Energy Report. For 2022, the project team will address required topics through a data-driven process, equity considerations, and assessment of the policy landscape – and we’d like your input!
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The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for Oregon school districts interested in adding zero emission buses to their fleets.
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Energy storage is a hot topic these days. How does it work? While electricity can’t be stored in tanks and pipelines, it can be stored in batteries – ranging from the AAAs in your TV remote to a several-kilowatt battery for your home to 1 megawatt or greater for utility-scale storage.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oreogn’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, January 28, 2022.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:00 p.m. online.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will hold two virtual community meetings this winter on the agency’s Solar + Storage Rebate Program.
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold its first virtual public meeting of 2022 on Tuesday, January 18.
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We’re kicking off 2022 by looking back at some highlights from the past year. Thanks for being part of our work — cheers to a new year working together toward a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable energy future!
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Thursday, January 6, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. online.
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The Oregon Department of Energy published a new study this week outlining the opportunities, challenges, and barriers of a potential Regional Transmission Organization, or RTO, in Oregon and the Northwest.
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Join us for a virtual public hearing on the draft rules for the new Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Thursday and Friday, December 16-17, 2021.
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In our last newsletter of 2021, an update on federal funding for energy programs, a reminder about ODOE's Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program, a new Grounded podcast episode on electric vehicles, and more.
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