ODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs

ODOE to Hold Planning Update March 6 on Federal Home Energy Rebate Programs Join the Oregon Department of Energy on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 3 p.m. online for a planning update on Oregon’s potential Home Energy Rebate Programs. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy released initial guidance for states and territories to apply for Home Energy Rebate Program funding …

ODOE Study Shows Significant Need for Home Cooling Equipment: An Update from the Oregon Department of Energy

Many Oregonians do not have adequate cooling equipment at home and face significant health and safety risks during extreme heat waves, according to a new study commissioned by the Oregon Department of Energy. Following the 2021 heat dome event, during which at least 100 Oregonians died of heat-related illnesses – often in their own homes – the …

Oregon Dept. of Energy Seeking Additional Regional Administrators for Community Heat Pump Deployment Program

An online application portal is now open for eligible entities and Tribes to apply for grant funding to support local heat pump deployment programs. The Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Heat Pump Deployment Program will award funds to selected regional administrators that will offer financial assistance for heat pump installations in the communities they serve. The application portal will remain open through …

ODOE to Hold Virtual Meeting November 16 on Proposed Rule Amendments for Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program

The Oregon Department of Energy will hold a virtual meeting on November 16, 2023, on the Oregon Rental Home Heat Pump Program which offers rebates and grants for the installation of heat pumps and related upgrades in dwellings used as a residential tenancy (rentals) and manufactured dwellings or recreational vehicles located in a rented space. In 2023, …

September 2023 State Updates

Find Your StateClick here to find the latest updates, projects, federal funding info, and events in your state! Recent Highlights National – Recently, a coalition of nearly three dozen companies, trade associations, and advocacy groups warned Congressional appropriators of drastic consequences if they move forward with proposals to cut funding for the Energy Department’s energy …

Share Your Success Stories With Us

Hello, home and building performance industry leaders! BPA is collecting success stories across all states to showcase all of the great things our industry does on a daily basis. We would like to hear from you on what you and your company have accomplished. We also encourage you to recognize someone else in the industry …

New Report Shows EE Jobs are on the Rise

The largest clean energy sector for jobs, efficiency employs more than 2.16 million Americans. Now with the release of Energy Efficiency Jobs in America by E4TheFuture, you can see details on workers, businesses and more for each state. Click Here to View the Report › A stronger EE workforce is coming. Historic federal investment via …

December 2022 – Oregon Policy Update

BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for Oregon as of December 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. In November, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) released draft rules and is …

November 2022 – Oregon Policy Update

BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for Oregon as of November 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. In October, a new Joint Task Force on Resilient Efficient (RE) Buildings at …

October 2022 – Oregon Policy Update

BPA tracks the latest policy updates and legislative issues in many states across the nation. See the latest policy information for Oregon as of October 2022. Disclaimer: Inclusion of any bills/regulations in this state policy update does not equate to BPA’s endorsement. In September, the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) gathered stakeholder input to develop …