The Oregon Department of Energy published its 2024 Biennial Energy Report on November 1, 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.
"Every two years, the Oregon Department of Energy issues this report to show what our state's energy landscape looks like today - and where we go from here," said ODOE Director Janine Benner. "We've tackled tough topics this year like what's driving electricity rate increases, how climate change is affecting the energy system, and what alternatives exist to building new transmission lines. Our hope is that this report provides a foundation for important conversations about Oregon's energy future."
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.
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