On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. Oregon expects to receive funding for energy efficiency, weatherization, grid resilience, and more over the next five years.
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Summer 2021 presented a new transportation fuel challenge: jet fuel delivery. Deanna Henry, ODOE’s Emergency Preparedness Manager, responded over the summer to requests for additional jet fuel deliveries to small airports in southern and northeast Oregon to support firefighting missions.
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At its October 4 meeting, the Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board and Oregon Department of Energy staff took a moment to thank Board Chair Steve March as he wrapped up his second and final term.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new report on zero emission vehicles, begins accepting reservations for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, shares tips for National Preparedness Month, and more.
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On this episode of Grounded we dive into the hot topic of energy storage, specifically- pumped-storage hydropower. ODOE’s own Rebecca Smith joins us as well as Erik Steimle from Rye Development for this fascinating and timely discussion!
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September is National Preparedness Month – the perfect time to asses your level of preparedness and take action so that you and your loved ones are more resilient when faced with an emergency.
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In this month’s newsletter ODOE launches new energy audit program, shares reflections on the climate crisis, spotlights evolving wholesale electricity markets, provides an update on the ORESA project, and more.
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The energy sector is a large contributor to climate change – but it can also be part of the solution.
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As the 2021 Legislative Session came to a close last month, ODOE celebrated passing our priority bills, including new energy efficiency standards for consumer products, updates to our radioactive waste program, and fixes for laws guiding energy facility siting in Oregon and our Energy Facility Siting Council.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE breaks down where Oregon gets its transportation fuels, celebrates the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center's net zero features, shares some fun energy activities for the summer, and more.
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In this month’s newsletter, a new strategic plan sets ODOE's four-year direction, a determination on radioactive materials at an Oregon landfill, a focus on energy-resilient communities, and more.
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On March 24, 2021 the Oregon Department of Energy issued a determination to Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest (CWM) in response to the company’s detailed risk assessment and corrective action plan regarding radioactive materials that were illegally disposed in CWM’s hazardous waste landfill outside Arlington, OR.
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One of the recurring themes in the Oregon Department of Energy’s 2020 Biennial Energy Report is resilience – a term used to describe how our energy systems can withstand the effects of emergencies that disrupt energy delivery, and how fast these systems can recover following the disruption.
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 12:15 that afternoon. Public participation is encouraged.
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In this month’s newsletter, Oregon leads the way with electric vehicle adoption support, ODOE to present agency 2021-2023 budget on March 1, a bright future for agrivoltaics, and more.
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Individual ODOE team members have been elected to serve in leadership positions for the Hanford Advisory Board and Hanford Natural Resources Trustee Council.
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As we turn this corner to 2021, we look back on a year that was like no other.
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In this month’s newsletter: Coming soon - the 2020 Biennial Energy Report, rolling out rebates, a new podcast episode, and more.
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The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will hold a virtual meeting on October 29, 2020. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period beginning at 1:15 that afternoon. Public attendance and participation are encouraged.
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ODOE hydrogeologist, Tom Sicilia, recently conducted an annual site visit at the mill tailings disposal cell in Lake County.
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