Oregon Department of Energy

Public Policy OfficesOregon, United States51-200 Employees

The Oregon Department of Energy is a state government agency based in Salem, Oregon, focused on informing energy policy and practice. It acts as a central repository of energy data and analysis to support planning, regulation, and policy development, and it convenes stakeholders to discuss Oregon's energy challenges. It also provides energy education and technical assistance to policymakers, local governments, industry, and the public to advance goals around affordability, resilience, and decarbonization.

The department regulates the siting of energy facilities, oversees the transport and disposal of radioactive materials, and represents Oregon at the Hanford Nuclear Site, while administering statutorily authorized energy programs to promote energy savings and climate goals. Serving Oregonians statewide, it aims to balance energy needs with environmental health and public safety through its regulatory and program activities.

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