Oregon Department of Energy

With its Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, Oregon is supporting renewable energy projects across the state.

24 recipients, including school districts, Tribes, public libraries & more, will receive nearly $12 million to bolster energy resilience.

ODOE Now Accepting Comments on Two Executive Order 25-29 Efforts — Energy Info ODOE is now accepting public comments and will hold listening sessions regarding two reports the agency is working on to support implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy and Governor Kotek’s Execu...

ODOE is now accepting public comments and will hold listening sessions regarding two reports the agency is working on to support implementation of the Oregon Energy Strategy and Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-29. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

Getting Grounded: Volcanoes and electricity (geothermal) — Energy Info On this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we’re joined by Rob Del Mar, ODOE senior policy analyst to discuss geothermal.

🎙️Oregon’s electricity future may be simmering underground. Emerging technology makes it easier to tap into the underground heat that fuels volcanoes and use it to generate electricity. Tune in to explore geothermal 👇
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Energy Facility Siting Council to Meet February 13 — Energy Info The next regularly scheduled meeting of Oregon’s Energy Facility Siting Council will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The Energy Facility Siting Council is meeting today at ODOE's Salem office and online. Learn more: energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/energy-...

ODOE Now Accepting Applications for New Building Performance Standard Incentive — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for the new Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program. This voluntary, early compliance incentive program encourages building owners to ...

We are accepting applications for a new Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program. This early compliance incentive program encourages building owners to meet Oregon Building Performance Standard compliance requirements ahead of schedule. energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

Oregon Department of Energy Grants Support Renewable and Resilient Energy Development from Canyonville to Cascade Locks — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning and construction of renewable ...

ODOE has selected 24 recipients to receive nearly $12M in Community Renewable Energy Grant Program funds. The program supports planning & construction of renewable energy or energy resilience projects for Tribes, public bodies, & COUs. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

2025 By the Numbers — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy helps individuals, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and other organizations in Oregon complete energy-saving, renewable energy, and energy resilience projects ...

(2/2) These programs offer incentives, rebates, energy audits, and more to provide different options and resources for all kinds of energy goals. Check out our programs by the numbers from 2025👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/1/...

(1/2) The Oregon Department of Energy helps individuals, businesses, nonprofits, Tribes, and other organizations in Oregon complete energy-saving, renewable energy, and energy resilience projects through several programs.

January 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info In this month's newsletter, learn about our new climate reports, review a wrap-up report from our wildfire rebuilding incentive, get a heads up about a new Building Performance Standard incentive, lea...

Our January newsletter is now available! Check out what ODOE has been up to so far in 2026👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/1/...

Oregon Climate Action Commission to Meet Virtually on January 30, 2026 — Energy Info The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet on January 30, 2026. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online. 

The Oregon Climate Action Commission will meet tomorrow, January 30, 2026. The public meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. online. Learn more, including how to participate👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/1/...

Applications for ODOE’s Grid Resilience Grant Program are due by 3 p.m. this Friday, January 30, 2026. The program offers incentives to eligible entities with projects that that strengthen resilience of the electric grid in Oregon communities. Learn more: www.oregon.gov/energy/Incen...

ODOE’s Energy Efficient Rebuilding Program Issues More than 850 Incentives to Wildfire Survivors — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy’s Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Incentive Program offered funding to support rebuilding efforts and encourage energy efficient design and equipment. Created by t...

Created by the Oregon Legislature through HB 5006 in 2021, ODOE’s program issued incentives for site-built homes, manufactured homes, multi-family buildings, & commercial structures across Oregon counties affected by the 2020 Labor Day fires. Learn more👇
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Please don’t hesitate to call us to confirm a visit if someone is claiming to represent our agency: 503-378-4040

(1/2)Important note to Oregonians: ODOE does not send employees or representatives for door-to-door visits in neighborhoods or communities. If an ODOE employee were to visit a property, they would schedule the visit in advance, identify themselves and their affiliation, and...

Energy Info Blog by the Oregon Department of Energy, including energy in the news, press releases, podcast episodes, and more.

Biomass is all around us – from Oregon’s forests, to agricultural products to municipal waste. Tune into our latest #podcast episode to learn about using organic matter as fuel:

New Reports Highlight Importance of Oregon Lands for Climate Mitigation and Workforce Needs to Support Natural Climate Solutions — Energy Info Two new reports published by the Oregon Department of Energy in coordination with the Oregon Climate Action Commission highlight how Oregon's lands support climate mitigation efforts and the Oreg...

2 new reports published by ODOE in coordination with the Oregon Climate Action Commission highlight how Oregon's lands support climate mitigation efforts & the Oregon workforce needs that could bolster efforts to meet climate goals. Learn more👇
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ODOE at 50: On to the Next 50 — Energy Info 2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’ve been tak...

2025 marked 50yrs of Oregon Department of Energy public service. We’ve been taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our anniversary! Take a look at some highlights we’ve shared throughout the year👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/12...

ODOE staff will be presenting the recently published Oregon Energy Strategy during an informational webinar on December 17 at 1:30 p.m. Learn more, including how to participate: www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-...

ODOE Draft Report on Natural Climate Solutions Workforce Needs Available for Public Comment — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy released a draft report for the Natural Climate Solutions Workforce Development and Training Programs Needs study Monday and opened a public comment period through no...

The Oregon Department of Energy released a draft report on Monday for the Natural Climate Solutions Workforce Development and Training Programs Needs – a public comment period is now open through noon on December 22. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/12...

Reminder: We're hosting a webinar today! Details 👇

Grounded Podcast Episode 52: Hoping for blue skies, planning for black skies — Energy Info In this episode of Grounded, we’re joined by ODOE’s Energy Security Manager Traci Naile to discuss ODOE’s planning and response and Mid-Columbia Economic Development District’s Energy and Project Mana...

Planning for gray and black sky days when it comes to energy and fuel emergencies. New #podcast episode out now 👇
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ODOE staff will present information about the agency's Oregon Rural & Agricultural Energy Assistance program during Sustainable Northwest's webinar on Oregon's Rural and Agricultural Energy Transition December 9 from 1-2 p.m. Learn more: mailchi.mp/sustainablen...

November 2025 Newsletter — Energy Info In our last newsletter of 2025, we launch a new Oregon Energy Strategy bolstered by an Executive Order from Governor Kotek, look back at the history of energy planning in Oregon, welcom...

In our last newsletter of 2025, we launch a new Oregon Energy Strategy bolstered by an Executive Order from Governor Kotek, look back at the history of energy planning in Oregon, welcome a new Energy Facility Siting Council member, and more. Check it out 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/12...

ODOE to Release Draft Land-Based Net Carbon Inventory Report with Webinar, Comment Period — Energy Info The Oregon Department of Energy will release a draft report for Oregon’s first Land-Based Net Carbon Inventory, host a webinar, and open a public comment period.

ODOE will release a draft report for Oregon’s first Land-Based Net Carbon Inventory on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. A webinar will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. on the same date and a public comment period will be open through Dec. 19, 2025. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/11...

Governor Kotek Issues Order Bolstering Oregon Energy Strategy Actions — Energy Info On November 19, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-29, which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing Oregon’s clean energy future. The EO calls on state agencies t...

OR Gov Tina Kotek issued Exec Order 25-29 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & advance OR’s clean energy future. The EO calls on state agencies to prioritize implementation of the pathways in the OR Energy Strategy recently published by ODOE. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/11...

Getting Grounded: New Heights of Wind — Energy Info On this episode of Getting Grounded, our energy fundamentals series of mini episodes, we are joined by Todd Cornett, ODOE assistant director for siting, to cover wind’s evolution in Oregon.

🎙️Learn about the new heights of wind with ODOE assistant director for siting Todd Cornett on the most recent episode of Getting Grounded, our mini podcast series on energy fundamentals. Tune in 👇

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Get to know the pathways, policies and recommended actions to meet the state's #cleanenergy policy objectives while addressing #energyaffordability and #energyreliability

Oregon Energy Strategy is NOW available! Charting the course for Oregon’s Energy Future

The Five Pathways to Guide Oregon: Energy Efficiency, Clean Electricity, Electrification, Low-Carbon Fuels, Resilience.

Making its official debut, the #OregonEnergyStrategy is a first-of-its-kind report charting a course for Oregon's Energy Future.

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October 2025 Newsletter — Energy Info In our October edition of the newsletter, ODOE teases a new Oregon Energy Strategy, makes all funding available for the Heat Pump Purchase Program, checks in with past ODOE directors for the agency's ...

In October's newsletter, ODOE teases a new Oregon Energy Strategy, makes all funding available for the Heat Pump Purchase Program, checks in with past ODOE directors for the agency's 50th anniversary, and more. Check it out 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/10...

Grounded Podcast Episode 51: Directors’ Stories of ODOE at 50 — Energy Info In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years.

ODOE directors of the past and present share their stories of ODOE at 50 in our latest podcast episode.
Listen now👇
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