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 next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, August 27, 2021.
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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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The electricity sector is changing – coal plants are closing, more variable renewable resources like wind and solar are coming online, grid-connected battery storage is becoming more cost-effective, natural gas prices remain low by historic standards, and there’s a growing focus on equity in the sector.
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The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting interest forms from potential applicants for our Rural & Agricultural Energy Audit Program. Through a $100,000 USDA grant, ODOE will help pay for up to 75 percent of the cost of an energy audit for Oregon agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
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