Posts tagged Public Involvement
Stay Up to Speed on Oregon’s Proposed Energy Facilities

Did 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.

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Oregon Global Warming Commission Re-Opens Application for the Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee

The Oregon Global Warming Commission is seeking applicants to serve on a new Natural and Working Lands Advisory Committee to provide input on the implementation of the Commission’s Natural and Working Lands Proposal, which was adopted in August 2021. The proposal set a net goal for sequestration and storage in natural and working lands, made recommendations for how to track progress toward the goal, and identified key strategies and programs needed to achieve the goal.

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October 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we’re talking about community outreach meetings for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Program, a feature on floating offshore wind turbines, reports from around the agency, and more.

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ODOE Energy Report: Join Us May 13 for a Webinar on Energy + Climate in Oregon

The Oregon Department of Energy will host a public webinar on May 13, 2021 to walk through parts of the agency’s 2020 Biennial Energy Report that focus on energy and climate in Oregon.

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Introduction to the 2020 Biennial Energy Report: December 3 Webinar

Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Thursday, December 3 for an introduction to our 2020 Biennial Energy Report. ODOE published the 2020 "BER" on November 1, with a focus on fundamental information about energy in Oregon as well as on emerging energy issues.

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Oregon Department of Energy to Host Public Meetings September 30 on Chemical Waste Management Risk Assessment and Corrective Action Plan

The Oregon Department of Energy will hold two public meetings on September 30, 2020 to discuss Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest’s risk assessment and corrective action plan following ODOE’s February Notice of Violation to the company for illegal disposal of radioactive materials in an Arlington landfill.

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ODOE to Hold Two Public Information Meetings in November on Proposed Utility-Scale Solar Projects

The Energy Facility Siting Council is currently reviewing seven proposed state-jurisdiction facilities in Oregon. Two of those facilities, Bakeoven Solar Project and Obsidian Solar Center, recently submitted complete applications for a site certificate. Now, ODOE will host informational meetings about each proposed facility so Oregonians can learn more about them.

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More Than 300 Oregonians Attend Hearings For Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

It’s always nice when we hear from fellow Oregonians – and see new corners of our beautiful state along the way. A handful of Oregon Department of Energy staff – along with the all-volunteer Energy Facility Siting Council – got to do just that in late June at public hearings on the draft proposed order of the planned Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line.

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Oregon Department of Energy to Hold Five Public Hearings for Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

The Oregon Department of Energy and the Energy Facility Siting Council will hold a series of public hearings on the Draft Proposed Order for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line in Eastern Oregon this month.

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May 2019 Newsletter

In ODOE’s May newsletter, we’re talking the latest on the 2019 legislative session, developments in building efficiency, approval of the first state-jurisdictional wind facility "repower," and important milestones for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line. Plus, updates from across our agency!

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Proposed Jordan Cove Project Now Out for Stakeholder Comment

On March 29, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas export facility and pipeline. FERC will accept public comment on the DEIS until 2 p.m. Pacific time on July 5, 2019.

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