Under Review. The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE or Department) received a Notice of Intent to File an Application for a Site Certificate for the Cascade Renewable Transmission System (facility) on March 7, 2023. Public Notice of the Notice of Intent was published on April 4, 2023. Copies of the Notice of Intent and the Public Notice can be found below.
Public Comments: The Department requests public comments on the NOI to help identify issues and areas of concern that should be addressed in the full application. Comments must be submitted by June 1, 2023, to be considered.
The Department is now accepting public comments through an online portal. The portal is intended to provide a convenient option to participate in Council rulemaking proceedings. The portal can be accessed at: https://odoe.powerappsportals.us/SitingPublicComment/
To comment on this project, select “Cascade Renewable Transmission" from the drop-down menu and follow the instructions. You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your comment.
Written comments may be submitted in writing by mail, e-mail, or by fax. Please send comments to:
Oregon Department of Energy
ATTN: Christopher Clark, Senior Siting Analyst
550 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 871-7254
Fax: (503) 373-7806
Email: christopher.clark@energy.oregon.gov
In Person and Remote Public Informational Meetings: There will be two public informational meetings on the Notice of Intent. The meetings will begin with an opportunity for in-person attendees to ask the Department and applicant questions about the project followed by presentations for both in-person and remote attendees. All attendees will then have the opportunity to provide comment or ask additional questions. Additional details are provided below.
Meeting 1 – The Dalles
Date: May 2, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - Individual Q&A
6:00 PM - Presentation/webinar
Location: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
MJ Murdock Theater
5000 Discovery Drive,
The Dalles, OR 97058
Meeting 2 – Portland
Date: May 3, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM - Individual Q&A
6:00 PM - Presentation/webinar
Location: Oxford Suites - Jantzen Beach
Town Meeting Room
12226 N Jantzen Drive
Portland, OR 97217
Meeting Materials:
The informational meeting is not a public hearing, and participation in the informational meeting is not required to establish eligibility to participate in the contested case proceeding.