PD - mandatory renewable energy audit grants

This federal Project Grant award of $100,000.00 was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant was awarded on March 26, 2025 to the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), a state government agency focused on advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure across Oregon.

The purpose of this grant is to provide mandatory renewable energy audits to support energy-related initiatives in the state of Oregon. The funding will enable ODOE to conduct energy audits, implement building retrofits, and promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies, with a focus on serving agricultural producers, rural small businesses, residential communities, and state buildings. This aligns with the Rural Energy for America Program's objectives of reducing energy costs, enhancing energy efficiency, and expanding renewable energy solutions in rural areas.