On May 19, Oregon Department of Energy staff activated a virtual Agency Operations Center to practice how we’d respond in the event of an emergency at the Hanford Nuclear Site in Washington.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually and in person on Thursday and Friday, May 26-27, 2022.
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In this month’s newsletter: $10 million for energy efficient rebuilding from the wildfires, a playbook for federal funding for rural communities, reopening our Salem office to the public, a new podcast episode for your ear buds, and more.
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Join the Oregon Department of Energy for a public meeting on May 11 to learn about the preliminary key findings from its study on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to 3 GW of floating offshore wind into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030.
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On this episode of Grounded, we talk with Oregon Home Energy Score experts Roger Kainu, Peter Brandom, and Dacia Bakkum to learn about what a home energy score means for you and your city.
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The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, signed by President Biden in November 2021, will bring significant resources to communities across the United States — including right here in Oregon. To ensure rural communities can access these investment dollars, the White House has developed a Rural Playbook to act as a roadmap for applying for funding.
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The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 1:45 that afternoon. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged.
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Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the benefits of driving electric at a Drive Electric Earth Day EVent near you!
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The Oregon Department of Energy has scheduled four virtual workshops this spring and summer for the HB 2021 Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects.
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The Oregon Department of Energy has $10 million available to support Oregonians who lost their homes or businesses during the 2020 wildfires that devastated communities across Oregon. As Oregonians rebuild, the agency will provide financial support to improve energy efficiency to make rebuilt homes and businesses more comfortable and provide long-term energy savings.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, April 18, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.
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In this month’s newsletter, $12 million for community renewable and energy resilience projects, upcoming support for energy efficient wildfire recovery, wrapping up the 2022 legislative session, celebrating women's contributions to energy, and more.
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The 2022 Legislative Session followed an energy-packed 2021 session, and made some additional moves for energy in Oregon — including new work for the Oregon Department of Energy.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce it will soon begin accepting applications for its new Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $12 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.
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As we kick off Women’s History Month, we like to look back at the important contributions women have made to the science and energy landscape.
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Check out ODOE’s upcoming webinars aimed at helping school districts and interested in electrifying their fleets and learning about the Schools Program.
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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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