Our Vision, Mission, and Values

 

Our Vision

A safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future.

Our Mission

The Oregon Department of Energy helps Oregonians make informed decisions and maintain a resilient and affordable energy system. We advance solutions to shape an equitable clean energy transition, protect the environment and public health, and responsibly balance energy needs and impacts for current and future generations.

Our Values

• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for our decisions, learn from our actions, and intentionally pursue improvement.
• Equity: We design and deliver our work to remove barriers for currently and historically underserved communities and ensure meaningful participation for everyone.
• Fiscal Responsibility: We are careful stewards of the resources entrusted to us.
• Inclusion: We actively seek diverse perspectives and create inclusive environments through meaningful engagement, consultation, and collaboration.
• Innovation: We seek creative solutions and embrace opportunities to address Oregon's complex energy needs.
• Integrity: We are ethical and transparent in conducting our work to meet our mission.
• Professional Excellence: We are committed to high quality work informed by expertise in our respective fields.
  

What We Do

On behalf of Oregonians across the state, the Oregon Department of Energy achieves its mission by providing:

• A Central Repository of Energy Data, Information, and Analysis: We research, collect, and analyze data and information to inform state energy planning, regulation, program administration, and policy development.
• Venue for Problem-Solving Oregon's Energy Challenges: We convene constructive conversations about Oregon's energy challenges and opportunities that consider a diverse range of perspectives, foster collaboration and innovative solutions, and facilitate the sharing of best practices with consumers and stakeholders. 
• Energy Education and Technical Assistance: We provide technical assistance, educational resources, and advice to support policy makers, local governments, industry, energy stakeholders, and the general public in solving energy challenges and meeting Oregon's energy, economic, and climate goals. 
• Regulation and Oversight: We manage the responsible siting of energy facilities in the state, regulate the transport and disposal of radioactive materials, and represent Oregon's interests at the Hanford Nuclear Site.
• Energy Programs and Activities: We manage and administer statutorily authorized energy programs to save energy, support the state's decarbonization efforts, make communities more resilient, and position Oregon to lead by example.

Learn More in ODOE's Strategic Plan