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  • ODOE will be closed May 24-27
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    The Oregon Department of Energy will be closed Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27. The closure on Friday is due to statewide budget reductions and Monday is a national holiday. The agency will re-open on Tuesday. For more information on closures due to statewide budget reductions, please go here.
  • Top 15 ways to save gasoline
    Getting the most out of your fill-up at the service station takes a little thought, ingenuity and planning. There are four basic areas of cost-cutting at the pump:
    1. how you maintain the your vehicle
    2. how you drive your vehicle
    3. what purpose you use the vehicle for, and
    4. ways that your vehicle doesn't have to be used at all (or very little).
    See if you can apply these ideas, even on a small scale. Every little bit helps!
    Click here to see our Top 15 Ways to Save Gasoline...
  • Follow the Oregon Department of Energy on Facebook and Twitter
    ODOE-logos-vertical-grn-sm.jpg​ODOE’s new Facebook page and Twitter feed provide a fast and easy way to keep up with the agency. Please “like” or “follow” us and let your social network know about this new resource. Click on the icon below to go to our page on Facebook or Twitter.

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  • Can your water system produce an income stream?
    Small, low-impact hydropower has a place in Oregon's renewable energy portfolio. Driven by new technologies and low-impact designs, Oregon is building the next generation of hydroelectric projects in municipal water systems, irrigation canals and backyards. Learn the technical basics, find resources and discover innovative power systems by clicking on this link: Small, Low-Impact Hydropower
  • 10 ways to save on the cost of lighting your home

    An average household dedicates about 10 percent of its energy budget to lighting. Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. Timers and motion sensors save you even more money by reducing the amount of time lights are on but not being used. For a list of ways you can cut your indoor and outdoor lighting costs, please go here.
  • Is your house energy smart?
    Energy Smart House
    Have you ever looked at your home heating/cooling bill and asked yourself: Why is this bill so high? Or: How can I reduce this bill? Click on the link below (in red) to find out about the most common areas of inefficiency in a home and suggestions on how you can fix them. Also, the Energy Trust of Oregon offers a variety of assistance products for Oregon homeowners.
    Click here to see the most common areas of heating/cooling loss...
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