In our February newsletter, we’re leading the way on energy efficiency, tracking safe transport of radioactive materials, celebrating Black History Month, looking toward a busy spring for energy incentive programs, and more.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.
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Authorized and permitted carriers transport radioactive materials in Oregon regularly, including low-radioactivity waste destined for out-of-state disposal, or small amounts for various industries or medical uses. The Oregon Department of Energy and our partners track shipments moving through Oregon to ensure safe travel and disposal of these materials.
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The Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on February 15, 2022. / El Comité Especial de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de la Cámara de Representantes de Oregón celebrará una audiencia pública el 15 de febrero para escuchar a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales.
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Each year, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy releases its State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures how states advanced their energy efficiency policies and programs over the last year. For 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACEEE decided to forgo its usual scorecard, but still issued a progress report highlighting the good work states have done over the last year, including Oregon.
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February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of African Americans and Black Americans and their central role in U.S. history. This year at ODOE, to help acknowledge and honor the many contributions to our history and culture by Black Americans, our team pulled together a selection of favorite books, movies, and other works to share. You might just find your next favorite among the bunch!
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