A new Oregon Department of Energy Grid Resilience Grant Program has nearly $19 million available to support projects that strengthen resilience of the electric grid in Oregon communities. Program funding is available thanks to the federal 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreOn March 12, Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner served as a presenter and judge for the 2024 Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge in Newport. Students from elementary and middle schools along the coast created their own renewable energy devices to compete for best design.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 21-22, 2024.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy is pleased to announce it will soon begin accepting applications for a third round of funding through the agency’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program. ODOE is making $18 million available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The virtual public meeting will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. online.
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE keeps Oregonians up to speed on energy facility siting in the state, celebrates ODOE programs by the numbers for 2023, invites Oregonians to weigh in on future federal home energy rebates, and more.
Read MoreFebruary rings in Black History Month. This is a time for reflection, recognition, and celebration of the many contributions of Black and African Americans. We reflect on those who have paved the way for our present. We are grateful for those who committed themselves to the Civil Rights movement throughout the course of United States history and continue the work today.
Read MoreThe Oregon Senate has confirmed Katie Imes of Lexington as the newest member of the Energy Facility Siting Council. Imes was appointed by Governor Kotek and confirmed by the Senate for a term beginning February 16, 2024 through June 20, 2027.
Read MoreOn the Road in Oregon is an exciting blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. In this series, we're exploring the work of the Oregon Department of Energy's Community Navigator Program as its staff fosters connections and collaboration across the state. This month, two navigators hit the road on “Twos” Day.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has two new interactive tools highlighting important data and key findings of the Oregon Cooling Needs Study.
Read MoreJoin the Oregon Department of Energy on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. online for a planning update on Oregon’s potential Home Energy Rebate Programs.
Read MoreDid you know the Oregon Department of Energy’s energy facility siting team and the Energy Facility Siting Council currently have more than a dozen state jurisdictional energy facilities in the review pipeline? ODOE wants to make sure Oregonians can stay in the loop in this important public process. Our siting team provides a monthly update that outlines all projects that are in review, including current status and what’s on the horizon so Oregonians can stay informed about progress and view opportunities to get involved.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy is developing our 2024 Biennial Energy Report, and we want to hear from you!
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy helps individuals, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and other organizations in Oregon complete energy-saving, renewable energy, and energy resilience projects through several programs. These programs offer incentives, rebates, energy audits, and more to provide different options and resources for all kinds of energy goals. Check out our programs by the numbers from 2023!
Read MoreIn this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new study showing cooling needs in Oregon homes, responds to January's severe winter storm, lays some groundwork for the State Energy Strategy, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has been busy laying the groundwork for developing a new Oregon Energy Strategy, which will identify pathways to achieving the state’s energy and climate goals. The Strategy will be built through a step-by-step, two-phase process with stakeholder engagement at its core.
Read MoreWe continue On the Road in Oregon, an exciting blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke checks in following a multi-day trip to the Oregon Coast to meet with tribal and utility leaders.
Read MoreThe next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Read MoreFrozen conditions across the state caused power outages and slowed fuel deliveries to many Oregon communities this week. The Oregon Department of Energy shares some of the actions we’ve taken to keep fuel moving, as well as tips from ODOE staff about how to be prepared.
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