January 2024 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, ODOE publishes new study showing cooling needs in Oregon homes, responds to January's severe winter storm, lays some groundwork for the State Energy Strategy, and more.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 31, 2024Newsletter, Cooling Needs Study, Federal Funding, State Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy, Community Navigator, Winter storm, Emergency Preparedness

Laying the Groundwork for the Oregon Energy Strategy

The Oregon Department of Energy has been busy laying the groundwork for developing a new Oregon Energy Strategy, which will identify pathways to achieving the state’s energy and climate goals. The Strategy will be built through a step-by-step, two-phase process with stakeholder engagement at its core.

Energy in Oregon, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezJanuary 29, 2024State Energy Strategy, Oregon Energy Strategy, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Energy Goals

On the Road in Oregon: EmPowering the Future on the Coast

We continue On the Road in Oregon, an exciting blog series that takes you on a journey through the heart of Oregon's diverse communities. ODOE Community Navigator Sarah Moehrke checks in following a multi-day trip to the Oregon Coast to meet with tribal and utility leaders.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Federal Funding, ODOE Team, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJanuary 26, 2024Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Tribes, Tribal Governments, Consumer Owned Utilities, Oregon Utilities, Resilience, Clean Energy Transition

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet January 26, 2024

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezJanuary 19, 2024Energy Facility Siting Council, Press Release, News Release, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

Ice Ice Oregon

Frozen conditions across the state caused power outages and slowed fuel deliveries to many Oregon communities this week. The Oregon Department of Energy shares some of the actions we’ve taken to keep fuel moving, as well as tips from ODOE staff about how to be prepared.

Energy in Oregon, ODOE Team, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJanuary 18, 2024Resilience, Energy Resilience, Power Outages, Energy Emergencies, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Planning, Oregon Fuel Action Plan

On the Road in Oregon: Community Engagement with a Side of BBQ Sauce

ODOE RARE Member Alice Weston shares an On the Road in Oregon update from the upper Klamath Basin, including lessons learned for how to engage with Central and South Central Oregon communities.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Team, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 16, 2024On the Road in Oregon, Community Navigator, Community Navigator Program, Community Engagement, Get Involved

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually January 16

The Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenJanuary 10, 2024OHCB, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on January 26

The Oregon Climate Action Commission, formerly known as the Oregon Global Warming Commission, will meet Friday, January 26, 2024. The public meeting will be held online from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJanuary 10, 2024Oregon Climate Action Commission, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Press Release, News Release

Oregon Department of Energy Study Shows Significant Need for Cooling Equipment in Oregon Homes

Many Oregonians do not have adequate cooling equipment at home and face significant health and safety risks during extreme heat waves, according to a new study commissioned by the Oregon Department of Energy.