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/...

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

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/...

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/...

🎙️ 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/...

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/...

🌞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/...

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/...

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/...

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...

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/...

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/...

🎙️ 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/...

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/...

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/...

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/...

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 was proud to sponsor the 2026 Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge @ the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Students from schools along the coast created their own renewable solar, wind, or wave energy devices to compete for best design. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...

🎙️ Plug into our latest #podcast episode on charging and electric vehicles in rural Oregon 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...

ODOE is seeking public comments related to the TIGHGER 2.0 Project, which aims to assess Oregon’s progress toward meeting the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals established in Executive Order 20-04. Learn more 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/3/...

Reminder: ODOE's new Building Performance Standard Incentive Program applications close April 10. The Building Energy Reduction Incentive Program supports Tiers 1 and 2, and Tribal building owners. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

Reminder: We hope to see you at one of our two listening sessions on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1-2 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.

In February's newsletter, we feature recipients of grant and incentive funding, highlight a new incentive program for the Building Performance Standard, and share information on work for two of Gov. Kotek's Executive Order 25-29 actions. energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

ODOE has selected 50 recipients to receive ~$834K in Early Compliance Action & Planning Program incentives. The funds will help building owners offset costs of early planning activities associated w/ Building Performance Standard compliance. Learn more👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

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 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/...

🎙️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 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/2/...

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

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/...

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/...

(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.

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

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...

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👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/1/...

(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...

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:

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👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/1/...

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-...

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 👇

Planning for gray and black sky days when it comes to energy and fuel emergencies. New #podcast episode out now 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/12...

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...

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 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...

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...

🎙️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 👇 energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/11...

Making its official debut, the #OregonEnergyStrategy is a first-of-its-kind report charting a course for Oregon's Energy Future. energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2025/11...