Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy

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.

Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy is a government podcast hosted by State of Oregon, with 73 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

State of Oregon hosts Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy, a government show with 73 episodes published.

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  Grounded: a Podcast by the Oregon Department of Energy

  Episode 58: Back to school with energy projects

  Sep 23, 202624 min

  School season is all year round for ODOE’s schools program team. School districts in Portland General Electric and Pacific Power territories, like Bend-LaPine, are eligible to use Public Purpose Charge Schools Program funds for energy audits, projects, or for electric vehicles or chargers. Energy efficiency is a key part of the Oregon Energy Strategy and provides a more comfortable learning environment for students and teachers. Guests: Christie Sphoon, ODOE’s schools program lead, and Anne Birky, Bend-La Pine Schools’ Facilities Support Supervisor. Grounded music by PaulYudin Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Resources: • Public Purpose Charge Schools Program: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/SB1149.aspx • Map of completed projects: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/79dc39d71460424b85f6a954b68f1348

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  Getting Grounded: Heat Pumps!

  Aug 26, 20269 min

  Get grounded in energy fundamentals with our mini-episode series: Getting Grounded. Just what are heat pumps and what is a mini split? Get introduced to heat pumps -- an efficient way to heat and cool your home. Guest: Stephanie Kruse, ODOE facilities engineer Resources: • Hub for Information and Incentive Programs in Oregon: https://incentives.oregon.gov/ • Home energy tips and heat pump resources: https://incentives.oregon.gov/homeowner • Video: How heat pumps work (Energy Trust of Oregon): https://www.energytrust.org/residential/tips/understanding-heat-pumps-how-they-work-and-why-theyre-transforming-home-comfort-in-oregon/

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  Episode 57: EV electricity needs

  Jul 8, 202623 min

  Portland General Electric and Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative discuss how they are planning for an increasing number of electric vehicles plugging into their networks and incentives available for customers. Guests: Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Marketing and Member Services Manager Keith Buchhalter and Portland General Electric Transportation Electrification Manager Karla Hendrickson. Grounded music by PaulYudin Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Resources: • EV Dashboard: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Pages/Oregon-Electric-Vehicle-Dashboard.aspx • Go Electric Oregon Incentive Finder: https://goelectric.oregon.gov/incentives-rebates • ODOE’s Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Pages/BIZEV.aspx • Energy Strategy Electrification Pathway: https://energystrategy.oregon.gov/electrification • Coos-Curry Electric Off Peak Charging Program: https://ccec.coop/ev-charging-program • PGE Electric School Bus Fund: https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/electric-vehicles-charging/funding-your-ev-or-charging-project/pge-electric-school-bus-fund • PGE Ride and Drive Events: https://portlandgeneral.com/lets-go • DEQ Clean Fuels Program: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/ghgp/cfp/Pages/default.aspx

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  Episode 56: Pillars for ODOE’s future

  Jun 3, 202637 minS0

  ODOE’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan is out now, and our guests walk us through the plan, sharing their hopes of how it will strengthen the agency’s efficiency and effectiveness as we work as a cohesive unit to address our greatest energy challenges. Guests: ODOE Director Janine Benner and Associate Director for Strategic Engagement Ruchi Sadhir Grounded music by PaulYudin Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Resources: ODOE’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/about-us/Pages/Strategic-Plan.aspx About ODOE: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/about-us/Pages/default.aspx Oregon Energy Strategy: https://energystrategy.oregon.gov/

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  Episode 55: Putting soil & plants to work

  May 4, 202619 minS0

  All around us, natural and working lands – from forests, to crops, to wetlands, and parks – are putting in work to benefit Oregonians. Dig into natural and working lands and natural climate solutions on this episode of grounded. Guests: ODOE’s Elizabeth Ruther, Senior Natural & Working Lands Policy Analyst, and Jason Sauer, Natural & Working Lands Analyst Grounded music by PaulYudin Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Resources Land-based Net Carbon Inventory: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Documents/2025-Land-Based-Net-Carbon-Inventory-Report.pdf Study on workforce development and training needs for natural climate solutions: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/energy-oregon/Documents/2025-NCS-Workforce-Needs-Report.pdf What a...

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