DEQ Request for Proposals Notice: Education and Outreach for the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

RFP alert! The Oregon DEQ is looking for help expanding the education and outreach efforts for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program.

Guest UserMay 27, 2022RFP, DEQ, Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, Outreach & Education

Transportation Electrification Project Funding Available Through Two Oregon Utilities

Oregon’s two largest electric utility providers, Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, are now accepting applications for their transportation electrification project funding programs.

Listening Session for Zero Emission Medium- and Heavy-duty Vehicles to be Held May 31

Join the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for a listening session for zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles May 31.

Weigh in on the Future of Oregon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Take a survey to help ODOT understand Oregon’s electric vehicle charging needs.

ODOT to Provide $100 Million in Funding for EV Charging Infrastructure

ODOT is committing $100 million over the next five years to build out Oregon’s public electric vehicle charging network!

Guest UserMay 9, 2022ODOT, Charging Infrastructure, Federal Infrastructure Bill, EV Charging

Drive Electric Earth Day EVents

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about the benefits of driving electric at a Drive Electric Earth Day EVent near you!

Erica EuenApril 22, 2022

Test Drive an EV – Audibly

A member of DEQ’s GreenState podcast crew recently test drove an EV so you can sit back, relax, and follow along as Lauren learns about the ins and outs of the EV purchase process.

Erica EuenMarch 31, 2022

Schools to receive $1 Billion for Electric and Alternative Fuel Buses

$1 billion is available for Oregon schools to fund clean buses and fueling infrastructure. These resources can help schools and partners get started!

Guest UserMarch 30, 2022Funding, Electric School Bus, Oregon schools, EPA, NEVI

Federal Funding for Public EV Charging in Oregon Webinar April 4

Live webinar April 4! Join ODOT’s Climate Office to learn how $52 million in federal funding could transform Oregon’s EV future and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.

Guest UserMarch 25, 2022Federal Infrastructure Bill, EV Charging, Webinars, ODOT, Funding

Pacific Power Announces Recipients of Electric Mobility Grants

The 10 organizations will receive funding for various community-driven electric transportation projects focused on long-term sustainability, equity, and increasing access to electric vehicles and EV charging.

Erica EuenMarch 10, 2022

Oregon Department of Energy Launches Electric and Alternative Fuel School Bus Cost Tool and Guidebook

The Oregon Department of Energy has launched a new cost analysis tool and guidebook for Oregon school districts interested in adding zero emission buses to their fleets.

Changes to Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program include Bigger Rebates and Simplified Eligibility Requirements

New year brings changes and bigger rebates to DEQ’s Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program!

Guest UserJanuary 7, 2022Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, EV Rebate, DEQ, Charge Ahead Rebate

White House Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan

The Biden-Harris-Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan that outlines the steps federal agencies are taking to support development and deployment of chargers in American communities across the country.

Guest UserDecember 14, 2021Electric Vehicle Action Plan, Charging Infrastructure, EV Charging, ZEV Action Plan

Oregon EV Infrastructure will get Boost with ODOT’s $52 Million from Federal Infrastructure Bill

Oregon’s EV Charging Infrastructure is about to get a big boost from federal funding!

Guest UserDecember 8, 2021ODOT, EV Infrastructure, Federal Infrastructure Bill, TEINA

Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission Approves Clean Trucks Rule

Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission recently approved the Clean Trucks Rule, which will reduce pollution on the state’s roadways by requiring manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles to sell a certain percentage of zero emissions electric vehicles starting with the 2025 model year.

Erica EuenNovember 18, 2021Electric Trucks, ZEVs, Heavy-Duty ZEV, Oregon DEQ

Bonneville Environmental Foundation Launches Zero Emission Vehicle Innovation Grant Program for 2021-2022

The Bonneville Environmental Foundation announced the 2021-2022 Zero Emission Vehicle Grant Program to support their consumer owned utility partners in accelerating transportation electrification!

Guest UserOctober 26, 2021BEF, Grant, Funding, Tribal Utilities, Tribal Government, ZEV Funding

NADA and Chargeway Team Up to Educate Dealers on how to Help Shoppers Go Electric

The National Association of Auto Dealers and Chargeway work together to educate dealers and EV shoppers.

Guest UserOctober 20, 2021NADA, Chargeway, EV Buying, Dealers, EV Charging

PGE Announces Winners of Electric School Bus Funding

Beaverton, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Hillsboro, Portland and Salem-Keizer school districts are the winners of Portland General Electric’s 2021 Electric School Bus Fund.

Erica EuenOctober 8, 2021Electric School Bus, EVs, ZEVs

Oregon Department of Energy Publishes New Report Highlighting the State’s Zero Emission Vehicle Landscape

The cost of zero emission vehicle ownership, new EV models and platforms, data on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the positive effect transportation electrification can have on Oregon’s harmful greenhouse gas emissions are just a few of the topics covered in the Oregon Department of Energy’s inaugural Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report.

Jennifer KalezSeptember 15, 2021Electric Vehicles, Biennial Zero Emission Vehicle Report, Reports, ZEVs

Western Governors’ Association Issues Special Report on Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative

This summer, the Western Governors’ Association published a special report outlining an Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative, spear-headed by Oregon Governor Brown, the current WGA Chair. The initiative examined opportunities to improve the planning and siting of EV charging infrastructure in western states.