October 2021 Newsletter

In this month’s newsletter, we’re talking about community outreach meetings for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Program, a feature on floating offshore wind turbines, reports from around the agency, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, ODOE Grants, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezOctober 29, 2021Newsletter, newsletter, Energy Efficiency, Wildfire Rebuilding, Community Meetings, Get Involved, Public Involvement

Community Outreach and Rulemaking Meetings for ODOE's Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive

ODOE is holding a series of virtual public meetings focusing on Lincoln, Marion, Lane, and Jackson County, as well as a final wrap-up meeting, to help inform development of the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Incentives, Public MeetingErica EuenOctober 25, 2021Incentives, Energy Efficiency, Wildfire, Public Meeting, Rulemaking

Does Oregon’s Energy Future Include Floating Offshore Wind Turbines?

As more utilities look to replace fossil-fuel resources with more economic renewable resources, offshore wind energy is emerging as a potential option for the United States. Offshore wind turbines are located in windy waters off coastal shores, away from land.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezOctober 13, 2021Biennial Energy Report, Floating Offshore Wind, Offshore WInd, Offshore Wind, Wind Energy, Wind, Renewable Energy, ODOE Studies

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet October 22

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, October 22, 2021.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingErica EuenOctober 12, 2021EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Energy Facilities

Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board Thanks Steve March for His Years of Service

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.

Safety & Resilience, Get InvolvedJennifer KalezOctober 11, 2021Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, Hanford, Hanford Site, Public Involvement