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How Oregon Uses Energy W hat if you could see Oregon’s energy landscape like never before? The 2018 Biennial Energy Report from ODOE offers an insider’s look at how our state produces, imports, and uses energy. From the gas we put in our cars to the electricity that powers our homes, energy touches every part of our lives. But where does it actually come from? And how much do we use? ODOE regularly collects data to piece together the big picture. The report reveals fascinating insights, like the fact that most of Oregon’s energy goes toward transportation, heating/cooling, and electricity. It also explores emerging
So if you want the inside scoop on Oregon’s complex energy ecosystem, be sure to check out the 2018 report. It’s an enlightening read that will leave you more energy aware! Learn more about how energy produces, imports, and uses energy in our 2018 Biennial Energy Report.
trends that could impact our energy future, like renewable sources and increased efficiency.
Transportation Transportationaccounts for about 38 percent of Oregon’s 2016 energy consumption. This includes personal, passenger, and commercial vehicle fuels, both on and off the roads, plus airplanes, boats, barges, ships, and trains. Nearly all transportation-related sources of energy are imported from out of state for in-state use. When it comes to the amount of money Oregonians pay for energy, the cost of transportation fuels makes up about half. Electricity Electricity is where most people begin when thinking about energy — the critical resource that powers our day-to-day lives. About 35 percent of Oregon’s 2016 energy consumption was electricity, which comes from facilities across the western United States and in Oregon. Hydroelectric power makes up the largest portion of Oregon’s electricity resource mix, followed by coal and natural gas. With our Renewable Portfolio Standard, half of Oregon’s electricity will come from renewable resources by 2040.
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The Business Review | November 2023
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