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Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet November 14

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezNovember 4, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

October 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE announces a new $113M federal award to develop home energy rebate programs, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, provides an update on the Oregon Energy Strategy, plugs into a new Grounded podcast episode, and more.

Energy Facility Siting Spotlight: Rulemaking

The Energy Facility Siting Council, which is staffed by the Oregon Department of Energy, is a seven-member volunteer council appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. EFSC is responsible for overseeing the development of large electric generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, gas pipelines, radioactive waste disposal sites, and other projects. This state-level oversight of energy facilities helps ensure Oregon has the energy supply it needs while protecting Oregon’s environment and public safety. This oversight includes updating and implementing Oregon Administrative Rules.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezOctober 21, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC Members, EFSC, Siting Spotlight, Siting Standards, rulemaking, Get Involved

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet October 23

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenOctober 17, 2024OHCB, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually October 25

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, October 25.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezOctober 17, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15 each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This is the time to enthusiastically recognize the multitude of contributions that Hispanic and Latino/a/e/x people have made and continue to contribute to the history and culture of the United States. This month, ODOE Community Equity & Inclusion Analyst Lauren Rosenstein reflects on the celebration.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Success StoriesJennifer KalezOctober 15, 2024Equity, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, Hydrogen Hub, Clean Hydrogen

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on October 15

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on October 15, 2024. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezOctober 8, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, OCAC, OCAC Members, Press Release, News Release, Climate Change, Public Meeting, Get Involved

Upcoming Oregon Energy Strategy Phase 1 Update

The Oregon Department of Energy is developing the Oregon Energy Strategy. We invite you to join an upcoming webinar for an update on Phase 1 of the project, as well as to learn about development of the Reference Scenario.

Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedBryan HockadaySeptember 12, 2024Renewable Energy, Oregon Energy Strategy

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet September 19 & 20

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, September 19-20.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezSeptember 11, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on September 17, 2024

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on September 17, 2024. The public meeting will be held online from 1 to 4 p.m.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezSeptember 3, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, OCAC, Get Involved, Climate Change, News Release, Press Release

Oregon Energy Strategy: Summer Update

The Oregon Energy Strategy is closing in on its first major milestone – finalizing a Reference Scenario. Scenarios are used in an energy system model to show different pathways to meeting Oregon’s energy and climate goals. The Reference Scenario will become the core pathway built by the model to achieve Oregon’s “anchor” energy policy objectives.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezAugust 28, 2024Oregon Energy Strategy, State Energy Strategy, Get Involved, Climate Change, Energy Goals, Public Involvement

Grounded Podcast: Episode 43 - Road Trip Across Oregon

On the latest episode of Grounded, host Bryan Hockaday catches up with Sarah Moehrke, ODOE’s Community Navigator. In her role, Sarah is often on the road and meeting with Oregonians all across the state. In just over this past year, Sarah has logged nearly 15,000 miles as she connects cities and counties with resources to help with community-scale sustainable improvement projects.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Funding Opportunities, ODOE Team, PodcastsBryan HockadayAugust 6, 2024Grounded Podcast, Community Navigator, On the Road in Oregon

RARE AmeriCorp Member Alice Weston Reflects on Her Year at ODOE

Last fall, ODOE welcomed RARE AmeriCorp member Alice Weston to the agency to serve as a liaison between ODOE and central and south-central Oregon communities to help better connect Oregonians with ODOE programs and opportunities. We’ve shared several stories from Alice and the Community Navigator team on our blog, and now we express our sincere thanks and bid Alice a fond farewell as she wraps up her RARE term. In her final blog post, Alice reflects back on her work and what she’s learned over the past year.

Get Involved, ODOE Team, Success StoriesJennifer KalezJuly 23, 2024RARE Program, On the Road in Oregon, Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Outreach, Public Engagement

ODOE to Hold 2025-27 Biennial Budget Public Meeting July 29

On July 29, the Oregon Department of Energy will host a virtual public meeting to provide energy resource suppliers and other interested parties with a summary of the department’s 2025-27 Agency Request Budget.

Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 15, 2024Budget, Public Involvement, Public Meeting, ODOE Budget, Energy Supplier Assessment, Get Involved

Energy Facilities Spotlight: State Jurisdiction

As Oregon makes progress on its clean energy goals – including a 100 percent clean electricity target by 2040 for the state’s largest utilities – the state will need new clean energy generation facilities like wind and solar to meet energy demand. But who decides where and how facilities are built in Oregon?

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezJuly 15, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, EFSC, Energy Facilities, Get Involved, State Jurisdiction, Public Involvement, Siting Standards, State Standards, Siting Spotlight

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet Virtually July 19

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJuly 10, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually August 1, 2024

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on August 1, 2024. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 8, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Natural and Working Lands, Press Release, News Release

June 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board provides an update, ODOE celebrates Pride Month, a new Grounded podcast episode talks e-tractors, a long-time ODOE team member begins a well-earned retirement, and more.