The Oregon Department of Energy received a $7,677,878 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) to support a range of energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives across the state. Key activities funded under this grant include:
Updating the state's residential and commercial energy codes to align with the 2026 ORSC and 2027 OEESC standards, which aim to meet or exceed the 2024 IECC. The grant will also support the adoption of zero energy codes for both residential and commercial buildings, including the ZEC RESI - 2021 IECC - Appendix RC expected in 2029 and the ZEC COMM - 2021 IECC - Appendix CC planned for 2030. Additionally, the grant will enable the Oregon Department of Energy to develop a pilot program for state buildings utilizing the ZEC COMM - 2021 IECC - Appendix CC in 2025.
The grant has a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and was awarded on January 1, 2025. The funding will support the Oregon Department of Energy's ongoing efforts to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and sustainability across the state.
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