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Heat Pumps: a hot (and cold) topic. If you've wondered what a mini split is, this #podcast episode is for you! energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/...
Getting Grounded: Heat Pumps! — Energy Info
On this episode of Getting Grounded, we’re walked through heat pump basics.
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission is seeking 2 new members. Interested OR residents are encouraged to apply for one of the commission’s vacant voting positions. The commission is seeking a youth voting member and an at-large voting member. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/...
Oregon Climate Action Commission Recruiting New Members — Energy Info
The Oregon Climate Action Commission is seeking two new members to support its work and advance its statutory duties. Interested Oregon residents are encouraged to apply for one of the commission’s va...
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The Oregon Climate Action Commission & ODOE recently established natural & working lands net carbon sequestration goals for the state. The goals are a guide for considering land management & stewardship as part of OR’s ongoing climate action. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/...
Oregon Establishes Natural and Working Lands Net Carbon Sequestration Goals — Energy Info
The Oregon Climate Action Commission and Oregon Department of Energy established natural and working lands net carbon sequestration goals for the state during the commission’s meeting on July 17, 2026...
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ODOE does not engage in door-to-door visits in neighborhoods or communities. If ODOE were to visit a property, it would be scheduled in advance & photo ID badges would be provided. Call us to confirm a visit if someone is claiming to represent ODOE & you are unsure: 503-378-4040
(1/2) The U.S. DOE’s Hanford Field Office released an update on its ongoing plans for where and how to treat, transport, and dispose of millions of gallons of radioactive and chemically hazardous tank waste from the west-area tank farms at Hanford.
Electric utilities like Portland General Electric and Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative are plugged into planning for more #electricvehicles. New #GroundedPodcast out now 🎙️👇https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/7/7/episode-57-ev-electricity-needs
Episode 57: EV Electricity Needs — Energy Info
In this episode of Grounded, we’re joined by two electric utility providers in different areas of Oregon – Portland General Electric and Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative – to discuss how they are plann...
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In June's newsletter, ODOE shares swift success for a new round of solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for BPS incentives, seeks comments on 2 draft reports, announces a July 15 public budget meeting, and more. Check it out! 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/...
June 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info
In this month's newsletter, ODOE shares swift success for a new round of solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for Building Performance Standard incentives, seeks comments on dra...
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ODOE will host a virtual public meeting on July 15 to provide energy resource suppliers and other interested parties with a summary of the department’s 2027-2029 Agency Request Budget. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/...
ODOE to Hold 2027-2029 Biennial Budget Public Meeting July 15 — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy will host a virtual public meeting on July 15 to provide energy resource suppliers and other interested parties with a summary of the department’s 2027-2029 Agency Requ...
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ODOE staff will be joining Electrify Portland! for their Home Electrification Fair June 27 from 11am-3pm. The free event will offer info for homeowners & renters ready to start transitioning their homes to efficient renewable electric. Learn more👇 www.electrifyportland.org
Electrify Portland!
The Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair is a free, festive, one-day event for homeowners and renters on September 15th, 2024
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ODOE is now accepting apps for a 2nd round of Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program funding. The incentive program encourages building owners to meet Oregon Building Performance Standard compliance requirements ahead of schedule. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/...
ODOE Now Accepting Applications for Building Performance Standard Incentive — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy is now accepting applications for a second round of Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program funding. This voluntary, early compliance incentive program encourages b...
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With temperatures on the rise, now is a great time to think about installing energy efficient heat pumps! ODOE's Heat Pump Purchase Program provides $2,000 incentives for homeowners, rental property owners, and new construction developers/builders. Learn more👇 www.oregon.gov/energy/incen...
Energy : Oregon Heat Pump Purchase Program : Incentives : State of Oregon
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The Oregon Department of Energy and the Oregon Climate Action Commission are seeking public comments related to the draft Natural and Working Lands Goal Setting report. Submit your comments by 5 p.m. on July 2, 2026 to weigh in. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/...
ODOE and OCAC Seek Public Comments on Draft Goal Setting for Natural and Working Lands Report — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy and the Oregon Climate Action Commission are seeking public comments related to the draft Natural and Working Lands Goal Setting report.
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Our new Strategic Plan is out now, and our #GroundedPodcast guests walk us through the plan, sharing their hopes of how it will strengthen the agency’s efficiency and effectiveness as we work as a cohesive unit to address our greatest energy challenges. energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
Episode 56: Pillars for ODOE’s future — Energy Info
ODOE Director Janine Benner and Associate Director for Strategic Engagement Ruchi Sadhir walk us through our new strategic plan, sharing their hopes of how it will strengthen the agency’s efficiency a...
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Share your feedback: New report on understanding and overcoming the barriers being faced by proposed clean energy facilities with site certificates 👇https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/29/opportunity-to-comment-draft-report-on-reducing-barriers-to-clean-energy-deployment
Opportunity to Comment: Draft Report on Reducing Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy Invites Public Input on the Draft Report on Reducing Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment
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In this month's newsletter, ODOE announces more $ coming for solar+storage rebates, begins accepting apps for BPS incentives, announces $11.5M in grid resilience grants, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more. You May want to check it out 😏👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
May 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info
In this month's newsletter, ODOE announces a new round of funding coming for solar + storage rebates, begins accepting applications for Building Performance Standard incentives, announces $11.5 millio...
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ODOE has selected nine Oregon electric utilities to receive $11.5M in Grid Resilience Grants. Learn more about the selected projects 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
ODOE Announces $11.5 Million in Grid Resilience Grants to Oregon Electric Utilities — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy has selected nine Oregon electric utilities to receive $11.5 million in Grid Resilience Grants. The program supports utility resilience projects, which can include weat...
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🎙️ All around us, natural and working lands – from forests, to crops, to wetlands, and parks – are putting in work to benefit Oregonians. Tune in to learn about natural and working lands, natural climate solutions, and recent work products. 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
Grounded Podcast Episode 55: Putting Soil & Plants to Work — Energy Info
In this episode, we discuss natural and working lands, natural climate solutions, and two recent work products:
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ODOE will begin accepting applications on May 11, 2026 for a second round of Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives to help Oregon building owners meet requirements for the state’s Building Performance Standard. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
ODOE to Open New Funding Round May 11 for Building Performance Standard Early Compliance Action and Planning Program — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy will begin accepting applications on May 11, 2026 for a second round of Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives to help Oregon building owners meet requ...
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🌞The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will temporarily reopen on June 15, 2026, providing up to $1.1 million in rebates for solar and energy storage systems. Learn more 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/...
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program to Make $1.1 Million Available for Solar and Storage Projects — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy’s popular Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program will temporarily reopen on June 15, 2026, providing up to $1.1 million in rebates for solar and energy storage systems.
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In this month's newsletter, ODOE debuts a new agency strategic plan, provides an update on forthcoming home energy rebates, supports an important conference on preparedness, publishes a new Grounded episode, and more. Check it out 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/...
April 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info
In this month's newsletter, ODOE debuts a new agency strategic plan, provides an update on forthcoming home energy rebates, supports an important conference on preparedness, publishes a new Grounded e...
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Last week @OregonDOT's Climate Office selected companies for round 2 of grants from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The program funds public DC fast charging stations along major roads throughout Oregon. Learn more👇 goelectric.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/...
ODOT Selects Recipients for Latest Federal Grants for Public EV Fast Charging Stations on Major Roads — Go Electric Oregon
Oregon’s EV drivers can look forward to over 20 new public DC fast charging station options over the next few years, making long distance travel by electric vehicle more conve...
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ODOE Director Janine Benner is looking forward to discussing the path to Oregon’s energy future during the @osuceoas.bsky.social's Climate Science seminar on Monday, April 27. Register online today 👇 ceoas.oregonstate.edu/climate-scie...
Climate Science Seminar | College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
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ODOE, @EnergyTrustOR, & @EarthAdvantage are eager to bring energy efficiency upgrades to homes across OR thru 2 new home energy rebate programs, but still have a few items to finalize! See latest updates & status of U.S. DOE approval required to launch 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/...
Oregon home energy rebate programs update — Energy Info
Two new home energy rebate programs are under development and completing key items while awaiting U.S. DOE approval to launch.
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Happy Earth Day 🌎💚🥳 The pathways to meeting our energy and climate goals in the Oregon Energy Strategy make celebrating Earth Day a year-round event. Our earth-friendly pathways:
The Oregon Department of Energy finalized a new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which reaffirms our mission and vision, and identifies five pillars that serve as the foundation for success that will carry us forward as an agency. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/...
ODOE Debuts New Strategic Plan that Sets Agency’s Four-Year Direction — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy finalized a new 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which reaffirms our mission and vision, and identifies five pillars that serve as the foundation for success that will carry u...
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🎙️ When the Olympic Pipeline shutdown in November, ODOE responded alongside our partners, including the Oregon Fuels Association, to help get fuel to Oregonians. Tune in as we reflect on the event. 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/...
Grounded Podcast Episode 54: Reflecting on fuel pipeline shutdowns (bonus) — Energy Info
In this episode, we're joined by ODOE’s Energy Security Manager Traci Naile and Mike Freese of Romain and Freese, representing the Oregon Fuels Association, to reflect on Oregon's response to the inci...
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ODOE is conducting a workforce needs assessment to understand the extent to which OR’s current workforce & training opportunities are prepared to meet the OR Energy Strategy’s modeled employment needs. Take the survey by April 15 to weigh in! Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...
Survey on Energy Sector Workforce Education and Training — Energy Info
ODOE is conducting a workforce needs assessment to better understand the extent to which Oregon’s current workforce and training opportunities are prepared to meet the strategy’s modeled employment ne...
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This month, we celebrated OR's future energy experts, looked back @ the '26 leg. session, practiced our emergency response, requested comments on GHG reduction measures, published a new podcast episode, & more. Read all about it in our March newsletter👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...
March 2026 Newsletter — Energy Info
In this month's newsletter, we celebrate Oregon's future energy experts, look back at the 2026 legislative session, discuss fuel supply and pricing, practice our emergency response, seek comments on g...
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Prices have increased at the pump. International & national actions are affecting prices across the country. While Oregonians are seeing fuel costs go up, the state does not expect to experience any fuel shortages. Learn more about OR's supply & pricing 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...
Fueling Up in Oregon: Supply & Pricing — Energy Info
Recent local and national headlines have highlighted what many Oregonians are experiencing when they stop to get gas: prices have increased at the pump. International and national actions are affectin...
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Deadline Extended: Now accepting comments through April 10, 2026. ODOE seeks public comments on draft gap measures & scenarios for the TIGHGER 2.0 Project - aiming to assess OR’s progress on meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...
ODOE Seeks Public Comments on Draft Gap Measures and Scenarios for TIGHGER 2.0 Project — Energy Info
The Oregon Department of Energy is seeking public comments related to the Transformational Integrated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction 2.0 project. The TIGHGER 2.0 Project aims to ass...
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