Our 2024 Biennial Energy Report features a set of Energy 101-style pieces designed to build the foundation of Oregon’s energy story. The 101s were developed for people new to energy or specific energy topics, along with those looking for a resource to help tell the story of how energy systems affect their work and interests. One of our 101s focused on climate change effects on the energy system – a timely topic for Earth Month.
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The Oregon Department of Energy continues work developing the Oregon Energy Strategy, and we are hosting public information and listening sessions this month to hear perspectives from Oregonians to inform recommendations for the strategy. We hope you can join us for these important conversations as we work toward a final energy strategy in November 2025.
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ODOE is excited to launch a new podcast series: Getting Grounded. This series focuses on energy basics and breaks down topics into mini episodes with new podcast host, Katelyn Jackson.
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The Oregon Department of Energy has awarded $2 million in grants to six organizations supporting development of Oregon’s energy workforce.
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In this month's newsletter, ODOE awards 19 County Energy Resilience Grants, celebrates a return to the top 10 most energy efficient states, reflects on 50 years of the Energy Facility Siting Council, and more.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on April 11, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. online.
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2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here. As ODOE commemorates 50 years of service, so does Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council.
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March is Women's History Month — the perfect time to celebrate the important contributions women have made in the science and energy landscape. Our own Oregon Department of Energy Director, Janine Benner, certainly matches that description. This month, she reflects on fellow trailblazers in energy.
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The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Oregon at No. 9 in its nationwide State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures policy and program standards that support energy efficiency.
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The Oregon Department of Energy has awarded $950,000 in grants to 19 Oregon counties to support development of energy resilience plans through the agency’s County Energy Resilience Grant Program.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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On March 4, the Oregon Department of Energy was proud to sponsor the 2025 Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Students from public elementary and middle schools along the coast created their own renewable energy devices to compete for best design.
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In this month's newsletter, ODOE provides an update on federal funding, invites Oregonians to get involved with the Oregon Energy Strategy, continues celebrating 50 years of public service, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy will host two online public forums on February 27, 2025 to present key takeaways from Oregon Energy Strategy modeling results and gather feedback from Oregonians to help inform ODOE staff as the project moves into policy discussions.
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The Oregon Department of Energy has kicked off the next phase of developing the Oregon Energy Strategy, and there are many ways Oregonians can weigh in over the next several months. We hope you can join us for these important conversations as we work toward a final energy strategy in November 2025.
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Almost since its inception, ODOE has offered incentive programs to help Oregonians across the state invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy. This month as we celebrate 50 years of ODOE, we look back at the Renewable Energy Development Grant Program.
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Dozens of state-jurisdiction energy facilities across the state – including wind, solar, natural gas, and other energy generation facilities – help keep the lights on in Oregon homes, businesses, schools, and other buildings. So what happens after facilities are approved or built? Who makes sure the facilities are operating safely and meeting state requirements? Learn all about it.
Read MoreThe Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on February 14, 2025. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon online.
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The Oregon Department of Energy will host an informational webinar on February 19 to introduce Oregonians to our 2024 Biennial Energy Report. ODOE published the report on November 1; this fourth edition focuses on fundamental information about energy in Oregon and emerging energy issues.
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In our first newsletter of 2025, ODOE shares our incentive programs by the numbers, celebrates new workforce development efforts, gets ready for the 2025 legislative session, invites Oregonians to learn about our Biennial Energy Report, and more.
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