February 2020 Newsletter

In our February newsletter, a successful launch for the Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, ODOE issues Notice of Violation to an Oregon landfill, energy facility siting news, and more.

Saving Energy, Renewable Energy, ODOE Incentives, Energy in OregonJennifer KalezFebruary 28, 2020Newsletter, Get Involved, Energy Facilities, Electric Vehicles, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program, Radioactive Materials, Public Meeting, Wind, Wind Farms, ODOE Jobs, Electricity Resource Mix

Senate Confirms Cynthia Condon as Energy Facility Siting Council’s Newest Member

The Oregon Senate has confirmed Cynthia (Cindy) Condon of Salem as the newest member of the Energy Facility Siting Council.

Energy Facilities, Press ReleasesErica EuenFebruary 13, 2020EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities

2019 Year in Review

ODOE Director Janine Benner reflects back on 2019 and looks forward to 2020. Thanks for being part of our work this year — Happy New Year!

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 2, 2020Newsletter, Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Get Invovled, Electric Vehicles, ZEVs, Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet November 21-22 in The Dalles

Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will meet November 21-22, 2019 in The Dalles. The public meeting begins at 5 p.m. on November 21 and will reconvene November 22 at 9 a.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public Meeting, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezNovember 14, 2019Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Public Hearing, Energy Facilities, Rulemaking, Get Involved, Wind, News Release, Press Release

Energy Facility Siting Council Adopts Temporary Rules for Energy Facility Amendment Process

The Energy Facility Siting Council on Thursday adopted temporary administrative rules that govern the state’s energy facility site certificate amendment process.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesJennifer KalezAugust 23, 2019Rulemaking, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Amendments, Public Involvement

More Than 300 Oregonians Attend Hearings For Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

It’s always nice when we hear from fellow Oregonians – and see new corners of our beautiful state along the way. A handful of Oregon Department of Energy staff – along with the all-volunteer Energy Facility Siting Council – got to do just that in late June at public hearings on the draft proposed order of the planned Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJuly 16, 2019Boardman to Hemingway, Transmission Line, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Hearing, Public Involvement

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 27 in Boardman

The Montague Wind Power Facility, currently under construction in Gilliam County, will be the focus of discussion at the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council meeting June 27 in Boardman. The public meeting begins at 2 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive NE.

Energy Facilities, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 20, 2019EFSC, Public Meeting, Press Release, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities

Oregon Department of Energy to Hold Five Public Hearings for Proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line

The Oregon Department of Energy and the Energy Facility Siting Council will hold a series of public hearings on the Draft Proposed Order for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line in Eastern Oregon this month.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezJune 10, 2019Press Release, Boardman to Hemingway, Energy Facilities, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Involvement, Public Hearing, Public Meeting

May 2019 Newsletter

In ODOE’s May newsletter, we’re talking the latest on the 2019 legislative session, developments in building efficiency, approval of the first state-jurisdictional wind facility "repower," and important milestones for the proposed Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line. Plus, updates from across our agency!

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezMay 31, 2019Newsletter, Energy Efficiency, Built Environment, Public Involvement, Boardman to Hemingway, Oregon Legislature, Wind Farms, Energy Facilities

Proposed Jordan Cove Project Now Out for Stakeholder Comment

On March 29, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas export facility and pipeline. FERC will accept public comment on the DEIS until 2 p.m. Pacific time on July 5, 2019.

Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezApril 1, 2019Jordan Cove, LNG, Liquefied Natural Gas, Energy Facilities, Public Involvement

February 2019 Newsletter

ODOE’s February newsletter dives in to the Legislative session, a proposed wind + solar + storage facility, activities for kids, and more.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezFebruary 28, 2019Newsletter, Energy Facilities, Energy Storage, Solar, Kids Activities, Electric Vehicles

Oregon Department of Energy Year in Review

Our latest ODOE newsletter is a Year in Review from our Director, Janine Benner. From supporting energy-related executive orders to processing the state’s first large-scale solar facility to publishing our new and improved Biennial Energy Report, it has been a busy year. We’re looking forward to what 2019 brings.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyJennifer KalezJanuary 3, 2019Newsletter, Energy Facilities, Electric Vehicles, Incentives, Renewable Energy Development Grants, Renewable Energy, Biogas, Biomass, Electricity Resource Mix

November 2018 Newsletter

In ODOE’s November newsletter: big news from Governor Kate Brown, publication of our inaugural Biennial Energy Report, energy storage workshop, and more.

Climate Change, Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezNovember 30, 2018Newsletter, Budget, Energy Storage, Biennial Energy Report, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities

New Report Focuses on Oregon's Changing Energy Landscape

Details about Oregon’s electricity-generating resources, comparisons of how the state’s energy use tracks with population and economic indicators, and how Oregonians heat their homes are just some of the topics covered in the Oregon Department of Energy’s recently published Biennial Energy Report.

Climate Change, Energy in Oregon, Press Releases, Renewable EnergyJennifer KalezNovember 8, 2018Biennial Energy Report, Oregon Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Facilities, Climate Change, transportation, resiliency

When The Rubber Hits the Road

Summer is the time for road-trips. At the Oregon Department of Energy, that means hitting the state’s highways and byways to connect with Oregonians. We enjoy getting out of the office and talking to Oregonians about the projects we’re working on. And as a result, our projects get better by having you involved.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Renewable EnergyCliffAugust 22, 2018Hydropower, Energy Facility Siting Council, cannabis, Hanford, Energy Facilities

July 2018 Newsletter

ODOE’s July 2018 Newsletter includes updates about the 2019-21 Agency Request Budget, Energy Facility Siting Council rules, upcoming events, and more.

Energy in Oregon, Renewable Energy, Saving EnergyRachel WrayJuly 31, 2018Budget, Electric Vehicles, Energy Facilities, Newsletter, Public Involvement

Public Comment Sought on Jordan Cove Energy Project’s Request for Exemption

The Oregon Department of Energy today announced that it is seeking public comments on a request from the Jordan Cove Energy Project for an exemption from the requirement to obtain a state-issued certificate to generate electricity.