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Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet June 23-24, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23-24, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenJune 14, 2022EFSC, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy Facilities, Public Meeting

ODOE Now Recruiting for Grant Program Evaluation Committee

The Oregon Department of Energy is currently seeking community members to serve on our Community Renewable Energy Grant Program Evaluation Committee.

Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezJune 2, 2022Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Incentives, Evaluation Committee, Get Involved, Public Involvement, Grants, Renewable Energy, Resilience

ODOE Now Accepting Applications Through July 8 for Community Renewable Energy Grant Program

ODOE’s online application portal is now live and accepting applications through July 8, 2022. Grant dollars are available to support planning and construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, and consumer-owned utilities.

Energy in Oregon, Funding Opportunities, Get Involved, ODOE Grants, ODOE Incentives, Renewable Energy, Safety & ResilienceJennifer KalezMay 24, 2022Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Opportunity Announcements, Incentives, Grants, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Get Involved

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet May 26-27, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually and in person on Thursday and Friday, May 26-27, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingErica EuenMay 17, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Energy in Oregon

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

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

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet April 22, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Public Meeting, Press ReleasesErica EuenApril 12, 2022EFSC, Energy Facility Siting Council, Public Meeting, Get Involved, Energy in Oregon

Oregon Global Warming Commission to Meet Virtually on April 18

The Oregon Global Warming Commission will meet Monday, April 18, 2022. The public meeting will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. online.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Press Releases, Public MeetingJennifer KalezApril 11, 2022Press Release, News Release, Oregon Global Warming Commission, Roadmap to 2035, TIGHGER Plan

Upcoming ODOE Webinars for School Bus Electrification Resources and School Program Support

Check out ODOE’s upcoming webinars aimed at helping school districts and interested in electrifying their fleets and learning about the Schools Program.

Get Involved, Saving Energy, Public MeetingGuest UserMarch 3, 2022Fleets, Transit Electrification, Schools Program, Energy Efficient Schools

Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet February 25, 2022

The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.

Energy Facilities, Energy in Oregon, Get Involved, Press ReleasesErica EuenFebruary 15, 2022Energy Facility Siting Council, Energy in Oregon, Energy Facilities, Get Involved, Public Meeting

Oregon House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery to Hold Public Hearing February 15

The Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on February 15, 2022. / El Comité Especial de Recuperación de Incendios Forestales de la Cámara de Representantes de Oregón celebrará una audiencia pública el 15 de febrero para escuchar a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales.

Climate Change, Get Involved, Public MeetingJennifer KalezFebruary 9, 2022Wildfire, Wildfire Rebuilding, Energy Efficiency, Wildfire Survivors, Public Meeting, Oregon Legislature

Weigh in on our 2022 Biennial Energy Report

The Oregon Department of Energy is kicking off development of our 2022 Biennial Energy Report. For 2022, the project team will address required topics through a data-driven process, equity considerations, and assessment of the policy landscape – and we’d like your input!