Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy
State of Oregon
62 episodes
2 weeks ago
2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here.
In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years.
Guests: Former ODOE directors Lon Topaz, David Yaden, John Savage, Michael Grainey, and Mike Kaplan, and current Director Janine Benner.
Additional Resource:
ODOE at 50 blog series: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog?tag=ODOE+at+50
ODOE at 50 interactive timeline: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/timeline
About Hanford: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/About-Hanford.aspx
Oregon Climate Action Commission: https://climate.oregon.gov/
Biennial Energy Report: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/ber
ODOE financial and incentive programs: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/default.aspx
Oregon Energy Strategy: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Energy-Strategy.aspx
Episode with Energy Trust of Oregon’s founding executive director: https://on.soundcloud.com/FBSyrSL8rikUE5uJl8
Grounded music by PaulYudin
Transition music by Juilius H., Osynthw, Syouki Takahashi, Deion Scott, and Levgen Poltavskyj from Pixabay.
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2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here.
In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years.
Guests: Former ODOE directors Lon Topaz, David Yaden, John Savage, Michael Grainey, and Mike Kaplan, and current Director Janine Benner.
Additional Resource:
ODOE at 50 blog series: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog?tag=ODOE+at+50
ODOE at 50 interactive timeline: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/timeline
About Hanford: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/About-Hanford.aspx
Oregon Climate Action Commission: https://climate.oregon.gov/
Biennial Energy Report: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/ber
ODOE financial and incentive programs: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/default.aspx
Oregon Energy Strategy: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Energy-Strategy.aspx
Episode with Energy Trust of Oregon’s founding executive director: https://on.soundcloud.com/FBSyrSL8rikUE5uJl8
Grounded music by PaulYudin
Transition music by Juilius H., Osynthw, Syouki Takahashi, Deion Scott, and Levgen Poltavskyj from Pixabay.
Episode 47: Energy Efficiency and Oregon’s Top 10 Ranking
Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy
26 minutes 32 seconds
6 months ago
Episode 47: Energy Efficiency and Oregon’s Top 10 Ranking
Energy efficiency is found in government policies, it’s also found in our homes, technology and actions. Learn more about energy efficiency, some of the benefits, and things you can do to improve efficiency and decrease energy bills.
In March, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Oregon at No. 9 in its nationwide State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures policy and program standards that support energy efficiency. We will hear from ACEEE about what Oregon is doing well and where there’s room to improve.
Guests: Andy Cameron, ODOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Group Manager, and Mark Kresowik, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Senior Policy Director
Questions or topic suggestions? Write us at askenergy@oregon.gov
Additional Resources:
• ACEEE State Efficiency Scorecard: https://www.aceee.org/state-policy/scorecard
• Home energy scoring: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/save-energy/Pages/Home-Energy-Score-Consumers.aspx
• Co-Benefits of Efficiency (2022 Biennial Energy Report): https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Documents/2022-BER-Policy-Briefs.pdf#page=151
• Energy Hub for Incentive Programs and Projects in Oregon: https://incentives.oregon.gov/
Grounded music by PaulYudin
Updated to clarify Energy Trust of Oregon's efficiency programs serve the investor-owned utilities while the consumer-owned utilities run their own programs.
Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy
2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here.
In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years.
Guests: Former ODOE directors Lon Topaz, David Yaden, John Savage, Michael Grainey, and Mike Kaplan, and current Director Janine Benner.
Additional Resource:
ODOE at 50 blog series: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog?tag=ODOE+at+50
ODOE at 50 interactive timeline: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/timeline
About Hanford: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/About-Hanford.aspx
Oregon Climate Action Commission: https://climate.oregon.gov/
Biennial Energy Report: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/ber
ODOE financial and incentive programs: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/default.aspx
Oregon Energy Strategy: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Energy-Strategy.aspx
Episode with Energy Trust of Oregon’s founding executive director: https://on.soundcloud.com/FBSyrSL8rikUE5uJl8
Grounded music by PaulYudin
Transition music by Juilius H., Osynthw, Syouki Takahashi, Deion Scott, and Levgen Poltavskyj from Pixabay.
