The Oregon Department of Energy recently published its 2026 Biennial Energy Report, featuring fundamental information and data about energy in Oregon, highlights of emerging energy technologies and resources, and foundational “Energy 101s” and deep-dive policy briefs on current topics and technologies.
The Oregon Department of Energy, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the National Association of State Energy Officials, has launched a new Oregon Electric Fleet Network, a collaborative initiative bringing together public agencies and medium- and heavy-duty fleet operators to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Oregon's public and commercial fleets.
The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 63 recipients to receive about $913,000 in Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives. The incentives will help building owners offset costs of early planning activities associated with Building Performance Standard compliance, such as energy benchmarking and reporting or conducting an energy audit.
The Oregon Climate Action Commission and Oregon Department of Energy established natural and working lands net carbon sequestration goals for the state during the commission’s meeting on July 17, 2026.
The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for a second round of Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program funding. This voluntary, early compliance incentive program encourages building owners to meet Oregon Building Performance Standard compliance requirements ahead of schedule.
The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026.