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Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy

State of Oregon

Grounded is a podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy. Here on Grounded, we"re talking energy – from renewable energy and the history of nuclear power… to utilities, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and Oregon families going green and making a difference.

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00:34:24

Episode 52: Hoping for blue skies, planning for black...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/12/03

In counties around the state and at ODOE, we’re planning for events we hope don’t happen: emergencies disrupting energy and fuel supplies. Climate change, extreme weather, and cyber risks and straining our energy systems and furthering the need for energy resiliency. In this episode, we dive into energy resiliency (one of the Oregon Energy Strategy’s five pathways) as it relates to ODOE’s role in fuel emergency response and energy security planning, and energy resiliency at the county level in the

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00:09:46

Getting Grounded: New Heights of Wind

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/11/19

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episode series: Getting Grounded. We're breaking down Oregon's energy sources. Up next: Wind. Guest: Todd Cornett, ODOE assistant director for siting Resources: • Explore wind facilities in Oregon with the Oregon Renewable Energy Siting Assessment Tool: https://oregon-explorer.apps.geocortex.com/ • Siting information hub: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/facilities-safety/facilities/Pages/default.aspx • Energy Facility Siting Council:

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00:44:10

Episode 51: Directors’ Stories of ODOE at 50

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/10/22

2025 marks 50 years of Oregon Department of Energy public service. As we continue leading Oregon to a safe, equitable, clean, and sustainable future for the next 50 years (and beyond!), we’re taking time to look back and reflect on what got us here.In this episode of grounded, we’re joined by five former directors and current Director Benner, who each share memories of their time at ODOE as we highlight key moments from ODOE’s 50 years. Guests: Former ODOE directors Lon Topaz, David Yaden, John

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00:09:16

Getting Grounded: PNW's unique hydropower

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/09/17

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episode series: Getting Grounded. We're breaking down Oregon's energy sources. Up next: Hydropower. Guest: Joni Sliger, ODOE senior policy analyst Resources: • ODOE’s website on hydropower: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/Hydropower.aspx • Where hydroelectricity is generated in the U.S.: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/hydropower/where-hydropower-is-generated.php • OPB’s Salmon Wars: https://www.opb.org/salmonwars/

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00:41:45

Episode 50: Oregon’s Nuclear Future

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/08/27

Could Nuclear Power be a solution to increasing electricity needs in the state and the nation? In this episode, we learn about the nuclear topics considered during the 2025 legislative session and Oregon’s nuclear future. We also hear from a company developing small modular reactors about their technology and potential roles for nuclear power. Guests: Max Woods, ODOE Assistant Director for Nuclear Safety and Energy Security, and Dr. Jose Reyes, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of NuScale

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00:50:43

Episode 49: Meet the Draft Oregon Energy Strategy

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/08/14

ODOE released a draft of the Oregon Energy Strategy on Aug. 14, 2025, and opened a public comment period through Sept. 22, 2025. So, what is the Energy Strategy and why should you take the time to comment?We dive into an overview of the report and the five pathways outlined that represent the direction Oregon needs to go to meet the state's energy goals. As you will hear from our guests, the Energy Strategy is not a plan, but rather a strategy that can be used by policy makers, agencies, and

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00:27:09

Grounded Podcast Episode 48: Existing commercial...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/07/16

Oregon's is now the fourth state to focus on energy efficiency in existing buildings with ODOE's new Building Performance Standard Program. Starting in 2028, the program implements energy efficiency compliance deadlines for Oregon's existing commercial buildings. In this episode, learn about the program and its benefits, and how Oregon is addressing energy efficiency in state-owned buildings. Guests: Madeline O'Dwyer and Amanda Welch, both ODOE policy analysts. Questions or topic

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00:06:48

Getting Grounded: Oregon’s History with Nuclear Power

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/06/25

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episode series: Getting Grounded. We're breaking down Oregon's energy sources. Up next: Nuclear energy. Guest: Joni Sliger, ODOE senior policy analyst Resources: • Trojan Nuclear Site: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/facilities-safety/facilities/Pages/TRO.aspx • Trojan Nuclear Site Spent Fuel Storage: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/Trojan-Site.aspx • Columbia Generating Station Information:

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00:09:41

Getting Grounded: Petroleum's long history

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/06/04

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episodes series: Getting Grounded. We're breaking down Oregon's energy sources. Up next: petroleum fuels. Guest: Michael Freels, ODOE senior policy analyst Resources: • Oregon Energy Security Plan: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/Energy-Security-Plan.aspx • Oregon Fuel Action Plan: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/safety-resiliency/Pages/Petroleum.aspx Questions or topic suggestions? Write us at

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00:10:43

Getting grounded: Powering Oregon with the sun

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/05/14

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episodes series. We're moving through Oregon's energy sources one at a time to learn more about how they serve Oregon and all of us. Up first: solar. Guest: Rob Del Mar, ODOE senior policy analyst Additional resources • ODOE's Solar for All program: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/Solar-for-All.aspx • Energy Hub for Oregon incentives: https://incentives.oregon.gov/ • Smart shopping tips for solar:

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00:26:23

Episode 47: Energy Efficiency and Oregon’s Top 10...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/04/23

Energy efficiency is found in government policies, it’s also found in our homes, technology and actions. Learn more about energy efficiency, some of the benefits, and things you can do to improve efficiency and decrease energy bills. In March, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked Oregon at No. 9 in its nationwide State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which measures policy and program standards that support energy efficiency. We will hear from ACEEE about what Oregon is doing

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00:08:36

Getting Grounded: Oregon’s Electricity Sources – the...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2025/03/31

Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our new mini-episode series: Getting Grounded. The electricity used in Oregon homes and businesses comes from many energy resources. Solar, hydro, natural gas, wind, nuclear, coal, and other resources make up the “mix” and all play a role in providing Oregon electricity. View the Resource mix dashboard: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/pages/electricity-mix-in-oregon.aspx Guest: Stephanie Kruse, ODOE facilities engineer Questions or topic

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00:26:50

Episode 46: A New Chapter in Oregon's Energy Story

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/11/22

Earlier this month, ODOE was excited to release the 2024 Biennial Energy Report that tells Oregon’s energy story. The report shows how the state’s energy system has evolved over time to include new technologies, address changes in the availability of different generation resources, and to meet state energy goals. Learn more: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2024/11/22/a-new-chapter-in-oregons-energy-story Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana Cushman

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00:22:34

Episode 45: Magic School Buses

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/10/15

Class is back in session, and nearly 550,000 students in Oregon make the trip to and from school every school day. On this episode of Grounded, we tag along and venture into the magic world of clean-running and electric school buses.Learn more: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2024/10/10/grounded-podcast-episode-45-magic-school-buses Theme music by Oregon artist, Jana Cushman

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00:24:12

Episode 44 - Harvesting Solar: The Science of...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/09/05

Grounded host Bryan Hockaday meets OSU Assistant Professor Chad Higgins and takes listeners on a tour of a solar research farm outside of Wilsonville. On the farm, they’re fine tuning the practice of agrivoltaics and experimenting with what crops respond best to integrated solar electricity production.Learn more: https://energyinfo.oregon.gov/blog/2024/9/4/grounded-podcast-episode-44-harvesting-solar-the-science-of-agrivoltaics Theme music by Oregon artist, Jana Cushman

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00:22:00

Episode 43: Road Trip Across Oregon

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/08/06

On Episode 43 of Grounded, host Bryan Hockaday catches up with Sarah Moehrke, ODOE’s Community Navigator. In her role, Sarah is often on the road and meeting with Oregonians all across the state. In just over this past year, Sarah has logged nearly 15,000 miles as she connects cities and counties with resources to help with community-scale sustainable improvement projects.Learn more: 2024/7/31/grounded-podcast-episode-43-road-trip-across-oregon Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana

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00:06:19

Bonus E43: A Tour of Oregon with Sarah Moehrke

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/08/06

On Episode 43 of Grounded, host Bryan Hockaday catches up with Sarah Moehrke, ODOE’s Community Navigator. In her role, Sarah is often on the road and meeting with Oregonians all across the state. Enjoy a bonus episode, where Sarah takes listeners on a vividly narrated tour, starting on the stunning shores of the Oregon coast, going through the mid-Willamette Valley, and heading across to the spectacular vistas in eastern Oregon. Learn more:

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00:23:56

Episode 42: Cool for the Summer

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/07/09

Summers in the Pacific Northwest are spectacular, but it’s starting to feel like Oregon’s summers keep getting hotter. On this episode of Grounded, host Bryan Hockaday learns about ODOE’s Heat Pump Incentive Programs and talks with Oregon’s Climatologist Larry O’Neill.Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana Cushman.

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00:18:35

Bonus E42: Conversation with Oregon's Climatologist...

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/07/09

We also got to speak with Oregon’s official State Climatologist, Larry O’Neill. We had such a great conversation and he shared really interesting insights into Oregon’s climate, how it’s changing, and even how we measure these changes and how that data can be used to inform policies. So, we thought we’d share this extended interview with Larry O'Neill in this special bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! blogs.oregonstate.edu/orcs/oregon-cl…vice/our-team/ Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana

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00:28:22

Episode 41: Oregon Cherries and Tractor Tech

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy ·

2024/06/18

On this episode of Grounded, join host Bryan as he heads out to the Columbia River Gorge to attend the annual Cherry Pre-Harvest Tour and see an all-electric, autonomous tractor. The event attracts regional cherry and fruit growers, and this year’s demonstration was organized by partners including Oregon State University and Wy’East Resource, Conservation and Development; Forth Mobility; Sustainable Northwest; and Bonneville Environmental Foundation.Grounded theme music by Oregon artist, Jana

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