Skip to the main content of the page

Energy in Oregon

Skip Navigation LinksOregon Department of Energy / Energy in Oregon / Climate Vulnerability Assessment

Climate Vulnerability Assessment

​​The Oregon Department of Energy is developing a comprehensive state-specific climate vulnerability assessment for the energy sector.
Hot Days Oregon.png​​A climate vulnerabil​ity assessment is a systemic process to analyze the degree of risk posed by different climate hazards to various systems and assets. An assessment provides information about the magnitude and timing of climate threats at the geographic scale and level of detail that planners and policymakers need to identify and prioritize adaptation strategies and actions for high-risk assets. 

ODOE's analysis will include an evaluation of the risks and vulnerabilities to infrastructure and planning processes—inclusive of electric, natural gas, and liquid fuels production and delivery systems. This study will help identify and anticipate the sector’s vulnerabilities, so that the energy sector may better meet its objectives to produce safe and reliable energy. 

The assessment should provide a strong foundation for identifying gaps and opportunities to make investments that maximize community energy resilience. The final product can also serve as a framework for other sectors to conduct their own assessments.​


climate hazards.png Learn More in Our Energy Report 

We highlighted the upcoming climate vulnerability assessment in our 2020 Biennial Energy Report —learn about the potential impacts we expect from climate change on Oregon's energy sector and key steps to conducting an assessment, including identifying hazards, assessing risk, and prioritizing vulnerabilities.

​

Stay in Touch

Sign up to receive email updates​ as we continue work on the assessment, including opportunities for public involvement. ​





Resources
 
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions ​
​
​​​​​​​​Sign Up For Email Updates​

​​​
​ ​Contact the Planning & Innovation Team:
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Help us improve! Was this page helpful?