"On the Road in Oregon," is an exciting new blog series where you can join ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke as she journeys through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities and fosters connections and collaboration across the state.
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As we turn to 2024, ODOE looks forward to helping roll out new programs to help Oregonians save energy at home. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act invested dollars in Home Energy Rebates – a pair of programs that will help Oregonians make their homes more energy efficient by installing appliances and performing upgrades that will also help residents save money.
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An online application portal is now open for eligible entities and Tribes to apply for grant funding to support local heat pump deployment programs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program will award funds to selected regional administrators that will offer financial assistance for heat pump installations in the communities they serve.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023.
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The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Friday, November 17, 2023. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. online.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE celebrates the Pacific Northwest's selection as a regional clean hydrogen hub, publishes an updated Oregon Solar Dashboard, kicks off development of an Oregon State Energy Strategy and an Energy Security Plan, and more.
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he Oregon Department of Energy will soon reopen its application for eligible regional entities to administer the agency’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program. The program allocates grant dollars to eligible regional and tribal entities that will then provide financial assistance for the purchase and installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in Oregon homes.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is thrilled to welcome a new RARE Member to the team. Alice Weston will serve as liaison to central and south-central Oregon, helping communities connect to energy programs and opportunities.
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Over the past few decades, solar-generated electricity in Oregon has blossomed from a few scattered rooftop projects in the 1980s to dozens of large utility-scale solar facilities today. The Oregon Department of Energy’s interactive Solar Dashboard has been updated to show Oregon’s solar growth from 1986 to 2022.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is kicking off development of a State Energy Strategy that identifies pathways to achieve the state’s energy policy objectives. Join ODOE on November 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. for an introductory webinar to learn about the opportunities the State Energy Strategy provides and ways to engage in the process.
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Check out the most recent updates on the ODOT Climate Office’s transportation electrification work and join a virtual listening session to comment, make suggestions, or ask questions.
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The Pacific Northwest will continue to lead the way in building a clean energy future as a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end-users to decarbonize some of the hardest-to-abate sectors of the region’s economy is one step closer to reality. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today selected the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association’s PNWH2 Hub for award negotiations as one of the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs following a competitive nationwide process.
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Reviewing and potentially siting energy facilities – such as solar, wind, or transmission facilities – in Oregon is a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Proposed energy facilities go through a robust public process to ensure they are up to Oregon’s standards before they can be built.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is working on a new Energy Security Plan for the state that will identify risks to our electricity, liquid fuel, and natural gas/propane systems — and propose ways to mitigate those risks. ODOE published a draft version of the plan on September 30, and will kick off a public engagement effort to hear from Oregonians on October 16.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program. Find out more about this second rebate funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program here!
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes a new electric vehicle report showing goals are within reach, shares the latest on federal funding coming to Oregon, reminds Oregonians to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, and more.
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Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet virtually on October 9. Learn more and how to participate here!
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The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act authorized billions of federal dollars for infrastructure spending and energy and climate programs. From strengthening the resilience of the electric grid to offering rebates for home energy improvements, the funding can make a big difference for Oregonians across the state.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will host three listening sessions in October to hear from Oregon residents and Oregon-based organizations on the design of the forthcoming Home Energy Rebate Programs, which will be funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
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Find an EVent near you to learn more about the electric vehicle rEVolution and how you can get involved!
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