The Oregon Department of Energy published a new study today that provides a foundation for understanding how small-scale and community-based renewable energy projects could support Oregon communities.
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The Energy Facility Siting Council approves the 300-mile Boardman-to-Hemingway Transmission Line, new ODOE studies on floating offshore wind and small-scale community renewable projects, the latest Grounded podcast episode, and more.
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On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, the Energy Facility Siting Council voted to approve the proposed Boardman-to-Hemingway Transmission Line. The 500-kilovolt, 300-mile transmission line will be owned by Idaho Power and is expected to run from Boardman, OR to a substation in southwest Idaho.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
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Floating offshore wind facilities could help Oregon achieve its clean energy goals but face challenges ahead of potential deployment off the state’s coast, according to a new report by the Oregon Department of Energy.
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In this month’s newsletter, we celebrate new federal funding coming to bolster Oregon energy efforts, help Oregonians rebuild from the 2020 wildfires, welcome U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to Oregon, and more.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 29-31, 2022.
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In this month’s newsletter, a new interactive mapping tool to connect renewable energy potential and other development, a big milestone for electric vehicles in Oregon, good news for the state's greenhouse gas reduction goal, and more.
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A public partnership with the Oregon Department of Energy, Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development, Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources, and the U.S. Department of Defense has published new educational materials that will help local governments, Tribes, communities, policymakers, agencies, energy developers, and other stakeholders access important information and considerations for potential renewable energy in Oregon.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022.
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In this month’s newsletter, ODOE receives National State Leadership in Clean Energy award, is recruiting members for a Community Renewable Energy Grant review committee, talks electric vehicles and the grid, shares Director Benner's views on energy resilience, and more.
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About a decade ago, Oregon only had about 500 registered electric vehicles on our roads – today, that number is nearing 50,000. With Oregon’s bold EV adoption goals, including 250,000 registered zero emission vehicles on our roads by 2025, how might that affect Oregon’s electricity grid? Will there be enough power to keep the state moving?
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 23-24, 2022.
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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.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually on Friday, April 22, 2022.
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In our February newsletter, we’re leading the way on energy efficiency, tracking safe transport of radioactive materials, celebrating Black History Month, looking toward a busy spring for energy incentive programs, and more.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, February 25, 2022.
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In this month’s newsletter, a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for electric school buses, public engagement opportunities for new incentive programs, a fresh new look for the Go Electric Oregon website, and more.
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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!
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oreogn’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held virtually Friday, January 28, 2022.
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