ODOE’s August newsletter includes updates about solar in Oregon, Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant’s newly-earned thermal renewable energy certificates, info about National Drive Electric Week, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy today announced that the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant is the state’s first facility to be certified as eligible to earn renewable energy certificates for producing thermal energy.
Read MoreOn our latest episode of Grounded, Alan Johnston, Senior Engineer for the City of Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant, talks about the plant’s operations (everybody poops!), and how they’ve implemented energy projects onsite that end up producing more electricity than the plant can even use. From renewable solar power to energy and heat from fats, oils, and grease, Gresham is walking the talk when it comes to sustainability.
Read MoreAre you looking for a fun summer energy activity? Or even – dare we say – a back-to-school energy activity? We've got you covered! We invite parents, teachers, and kids to download these fun activities and learn something about energy along the way.
Read MoreEnergy – in Oregon and beyond – has a big impact on our environment. The space where they interact is where Alan Zelenka likes to work. He’s spent half of his life in the energy business, all the while being a staunch protector of Oregon’s natural resources. Zelenka is the new Assistant Director for Planning and Innovation at the Oregon Department of Energy.
Read MoreODOE’s June Newsletter includes updates about our new Go Electric Oregon website, a comment period for the Jordan Cove LNG Project in Coos Bay, energy storage training opportunities, and more.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy announced today 18 recipients of $2 million in Renewable Energy Development grant funds.
Read MoreThe Oregon Department of Energy has launched an interactive tool for Oregonians to see what’s powering their homes and businesses. People across the state can use the agency’s comprehensive Electricity Resource Mix to find specific information about the energy sources Oregon’s electric utilities use to provide electricity to their customers.
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