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 well and where there’s room to improve.

Guests: Andy Cameron, ODOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Group Manager, and Mark Kresowik, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Senior Policy Director

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Additional Resources:

• ACEEE State Efficiency Scorecard: https://www.aceee.org/state-policy/scorecard

• Home energy scoring: https://www.oregon.gov/energy/save-energy/Pages/Home-Energy-Score-Consumers.aspx

• Co-Benefits of Efficiency (2022 Biennial Energy Report): https://www.oregon.gov/energy/Data-and-Reports/Documents/2022-BER-Policy-Briefs.pdf#page=151

• Energy Hub for Incentive Programs and Projects in Oregon: https://incentives.oregon.gov/

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Updated to clarify Energy Trust of Oregon's efficiency programs serve the investor-owned utilities while the consumer-owned utilities run their own programs.