The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on January 10, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon online.

Solar power is a great way to invest in clean, renewable energy; strengthen resilience in the event of a power outage (pair it with battery storage!); reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and lower electricity bills. Thinking about adding solar to your home or business? Be sure to shop smart as you consider your options.

The Oregon Department of Energy has been awarded nearly $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to support residential energy auditor training in the state. The competitive grant was made possible by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024.

The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new $2 million grant program to support training for Oregon’s energy workforce. Grant funding will support professional training programs for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; home energy auditing and modeling; contractor business development; and home energy efficiency upgrades.

In our last newsletter of 2024, ODOE shares our latest Biennial Energy Report, celebrates an important electric vehicle milestone, welcomes a new RARE Member to the team, and more.

ODOE was excited to release the 2024 Biennial Energy Report that tells Oregon’s energy story. The report shows how the state’s energy system has evolved over time to include new technologies, address changes in the availability of different generation resources, and to meet state energy goals. 

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate the vast diversity, contributions, history, and culture that Tribes from across this land bring and have brought since time immemorial. Time immemorial can mean since the beginning of time or from time beyond memory. ODOE Community Equity & Inclusion Analyst Lauren Rosenstein reflects on the month in her own words.

ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke shares the latest On the Road in Oregon update. Sarah reflects on the vital connection between energy and economic development following a trip to Klamath Falls for the 2024 Oregon Economic Development Association’s Annual Conference.

Oregon’s push for a greener future got a major boost earlier this year when the state surpassed 100,000 registered electric vehicles. The milestone will mean fewer emissions from the transportation sector and across Oregon.