November 2024 Newsletter

On November 1, the Oregon Department of Energy published its 2024 Biennial Energy Report, featuring fundamental information and data about energy in Oregon, highlights of emerging energy resources, and foundational "Energy 101s" on current topics and technologies.

Like past editions, the 2024 report was shaped by a data-driven process, equity considerations, and input from community partners and the public on the topics that matter most. The 2024 report content focuses on relevant aspects of Oregon's clean energy transition, including emerging clean resources and technologies and the challenges of a changing energy system - including customer costs, markets and demand, and transmission needs. As Oregon moves toward cleaner energy resources, climate change is increasingly taking a toll on our energy systems. At the same time, energy demand is growing faster than it has in several decades, led by the proliferation of data centers and industrial growth.

Meeting these challenges also comes with opportunities, as the report outlines. Home Energy Scoring gives buyers more certainty about future energy costs and creates more local jobs. Installing more solar and wind generation helps Oregon meet climate goals and uses less water. Reducing waste energy through energy efficiency and conservation also reduces energy costs, makes resilience measures more efficient, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

ODOE is pleased to share the new report with Oregon leaders, energy stakeholders, and the community. Oregonians are invited to ask questions, provide feedback, or request a report presentation for their organization or community group: https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/en-US/ber-comment/

The 2024 Biennial Energy Report is available in its entirety and by section at https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/ber.