April 2022 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter: $10 million for energy efficient rebuilding from the wildfires, a playbook for federal funding for rural communities, reopening our Salem office to the public, a new podcast episode for your ear buds, and more.

ODOE to Hold Public Meeting on May 11 for Floating Offshore Wind Study

Join the Oregon Department of Energy for a public meeting on May 11 to learn about the preliminary key findings from its study on the benefits and challenges of integrating up to 3 GW of floating offshore wind into Oregon’s electric grid by 2030.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyErica EuenApril 28, 2022Offshore Wind, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Public Meeting

Grounded Podcast: Oregon's Home Energy Score Program

On this episode of Grounded, we talk with Oregon Home Energy Score experts Roger Kainu, Peter Brandom, and Dacia Bakkum to learn about what a home energy score means for you and your city.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Home Energy Scoring, Podcasts, Saving EnergyGuest UserApril 27, 2022Home Energy Scoring, City of Hillsboro, Energy Efficiency, Home buying, Home selling

Rural Playbook Available for Federal Infrastructure Funding

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, signed by President Biden in November 2021, will bring significant resources to communities across the United States — including right here in Oregon. To ensure rural communities can access these investment dollars, the White House has developed a Rural Playbook to act as a roadmap for applying for funding.

Funding Opportunities, Energy in Oregon, USDOE, Saving Energy, Renewable Energy, Safety & Resilience, Federal FundingJennifer KalezApril 26, 2022Rural, Communities, Federal Funding, Infrastructure, Grants

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board to Meet Virtually May 2

The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude after the public comment period that will take place at approximately 1:45 that afternoon. Public participation is welcomed and encouraged.

Public Meeting, Press Releases, Get InvolvedErica EuenApril 26, 2022Hanford, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford Site, Nuclear Waste, Nuclear Safety, Columbia River

Drive Electric Earth Day EVents

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the benefits of driving electric at a Drive Electric Earth Day EVent near you!

Climate ChangeErica EuenApril 22, 2022Electric Vehicles, Event

ODOE to Hold Virtual Workshops for Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects

The Oregon Department of Energy has scheduled four virtual workshops this spring and summer for the HB 2021 Study on Small-Scale and Community Renewable Energy Projects.

Energy in Oregon, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezApril 20, 2022Small-Scale Renewable Projects, Community Renewable Projects, Renewable Energy, ODOE Studies, Get Involved, Public Meeting

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Wildfire Recovery Incentive Program to Encourage Energy Efficient Rebuilding

The Oregon Department of Energy has $10 million available to support Oregonians who lost their homes or businesses during the 2020 wildfires that devastated communities across Oregon. As Oregonians rebuild, the agency will provide financial support to improve energy efficiency to make rebuilt homes and businesses more comfortable and provide long-term energy savings.