Leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable energy future. www.oregon.gov/energyhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mz45rzvr3s2vIn this month's newsletter, ODOE gets ready to publish a new Biennial Energy Report, celebrates an ODOE grant-supported renewable energy project, welcomes new Energy Facility Siting Council members, publishes a new Getting Grounded episode, & more. Check it out👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/10/30/october-2026-newsletter30 Oct 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz45rzvr3s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3myg2wcv5a222The Oregon Department of Transportation's Climate Office has launched the third grant opportunity for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The federal program funds a nationwide network of public DC fast charging stations for EVs. Learn more 👇 https://goelectric.oregon.gov/blog/2026/10/21/grant-opportunity-for-nevi-funded-dc-fast-charging-stations-now-open21 Oct 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3myg2wcv5a222https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mxoylczbvs22Enrollment is now open for contractors interested in participating in OR’s future home energy rebate programs, once approved by U.S. DOE. Contractors can learn more and apply today👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/9/22/oregon-home-energy-rebate-programs-to-begin-contractor-enrollment12 Oct 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxoylczbvs22https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mxa4etmdcs26With the help of ODOE’s Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, the City of Hood River installed a hydroelectric turbine at an existing pumphouse to convert water pressure to renewable energy. https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/10/6/hood-river-harnesses-hydropower-with-odoe-grant06 Oct 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxa4etmdcs26https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mwvtusknek22The fifth rebate opportunity from ODOT's Community Charging Rebates program, which offers rebates for EV charging station projects at multifamily homes, workplaces, and publicly accessible parking areas is now open. Learn more👇 https://goelectric.oregon.gov/blog/2026/10/2/round-5-of-odots-community-charging-rebates-program-now-open02 Oct 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvtusknek22https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mwtmxywd5k2wTime for someone to go wake up that guy from Green Day. Lucky for him, we kept track of all the cool stuff ODOE was up to while he was sleeping. Check it out for yourself in our September Newsletter👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/9/30/september-2026-newsletter01 Oct 2026 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtmxywd5k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mwerzd2oys2wContractor enrollment opens 10/12/2026, to prepare to launch two new federally funded home energy rebate programs. Contractors can attend a webinar from 9-10 a.m. on 10/6/2026, to learn more about becoming an Enrolled Contractor. Learn more👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/9/22/oregon-home-energy-rebate-programs-to-begin-contractor-enrollment25 Sep 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwerzd2oys2whttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mw22tbiyfk2fThe Oregon Department of Energy appreciates your engagement and we'd like to know how we're doing. Please fill out this anonymous survey to share your thoughts. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to weigh in! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ODOECustomerSurvey21 Sep 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw22tbiyfk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mun37w5oek2dTell us how we're doing! Have you joined an ODOE meeting, attended an event, or participated in one of our programs recently? We'd love to hear how we're doing. Take our customer service survey online👇 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ODOECustomerSurvey03 Sep 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun37w5oek2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3muffthawl22dAugust Newsletter: ODOE gets ready to publish 2 Executive Order reports, prepares for Hanford waste shipments through OR, new natural & working lands carbon sequestration goals, recruits new OCAC members, publishes a new pod episode, & more. Check it out👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/31/august-2026-newsletter31 Aug 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muffthawl22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mtzcaeseyk2vHeat Pumps: a hot (and cold) topic. If you've wondered what a mini split is, this #podcast episode is for you! https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/26/getting-grounded-heat-pumps26 Aug 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzcaeseyk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mstgdnemrc25The 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/10/oregon-climate-action-commission-recruiting-new-members11 Aug 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstgdnemrc25https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3msbpqawzpk22The 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/8/4/oregon-establishes-natural-and-working-lands-net-carbon-sequestration-goals04 Aug 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbpqawzpk22https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mrsi2dp3uk2nODOE 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: 503-378-404029 Jul 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsi2dp3uk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mqaogx52i224(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.09 Jul 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqaogx52i224https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mq62pevg222dElectric 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-needs08 Jul 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq62pevg222dhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mpk345ahvk24In 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! 👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/30/june-2026-newsletter30 Jun 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk345ahvk24https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mpjcqcylhk24ODOE 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/29/odoe-to-hold-2027-2029-biennial-budget-public-meeting-july-1530 Jun 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjcqcylhk24https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3moyiyo2flk24ODOE 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 https://www.electrifyportland.org/23 Jun 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3moyiyo2flk24https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3moizqo4zvk2gODOE 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/15/odoe-now-accepting-applications-for-building-performance-standard-incentive17 Jun 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3moizqo4zvk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mo4ohpfi7c2gWith 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👇 https://www.oregon.gov/energy/incentives/Pages/HP3.aspx12 Jun 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4ohpfi7c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mnv3pnhwb22rThe 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/6/8/odoe-and-ocac-seek-public-comments-on-draft-goal-setting-for-natural-and-working-lands-report09 Jun 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnv3pnhwb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mnfmnca4dk26Our 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. https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/28/episode-56-pillars-for-odoes-future03 Jun 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfmnca4dk26https://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mncvtq5nbc2pShare 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-deployment02 Jun 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncvtq5nbc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mmywqvl65k2kIn 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 😏👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/29/may-2026-newsletter29 May 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmywqvl65k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mmrujmp7i22iODOE has selected nine Oregon electric utilities to receive $11.5M in Grid Resilience Grants. Learn more about the selected projects 👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/26/odoe-announces-115-million-in-grid-resilience-grants-to-oregon-electric-utilities26 May 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrujmp7i22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3ml7h6q7h5c2u🎙️ 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. 👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/4/grounded-podcast-episode-55-putting-soil-amp-plants-to-work06 May 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7h6q7h5c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3ml57fkx6oc2jODOE 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👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/4/odoe-to-open-new-funding-round-may-11-for-building-performance-standard-early-compliance-action-and-planning-program05 May 2026 22:12 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml57fkx6oc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3ml4z6xtnuc2j🌞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 👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/5/5/oregon-solar-storage-rebate-program-to-make-11-million-available-for-solar-and-storage-projects05 May 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4z6xtnuc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/odoenergy.bsky.social/post/3mkqkld2yic2sIn 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 👇 https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2026/4/30/april-2026-newsletter30 Apr 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:kn762sblcphycfe4ytitcwgh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqkld2yic2s