Input needed on utility scale solar siting
Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has launched the Oregon Renewable Energy Siting Assessment (ORESA) project, along with its project partners - the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Oregon State University’s Institute of Natural Resources (INR) - which is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
At a high level, the overall project goal is to better understand what future renewable energy development in Oregon might look like, what the potential land use of renewable energy development might mean for compatibility with existing military areas, and opportunities to reduce encroachment issues for future renewable energy development. This analysis will cover the entire state of Oregon including its marine waters and will involve completing compatibility assessments on military needs, renewable energy markets and industry, and development constraints and opportunities.
The project aims to create a transparent, consistent collection of information about renewable energy and transmission development opportunities and constraints, without recommendations or endorsements, and noting where information may be imprecise or uncertain. Policy makers and stakeholders can use this collection of data to inform discussions related to the development of renewable energy facilities in a way that minimizes conflict and supports economic development opportunities. To learn more about ORESA, please visit the ORESA website.
As part of the ORESA project, the Conservation Biology Institute (CBI) is working closely with the ORESA partners to collect and assess data and information relevant to renewable energy development planning through an opportunities and constraints assessment.
The purpose of this short survey is to obtain information to help identify opportunities and constraints from the perspective of multiple stakeholders from across the state. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes.