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State energy pathway · Oregon

Start with the energy systems shaping Oregon.

Oregon is built around one of the country's most significant hydroelectric systems and has a strong culture of energy innovation and environmental stewardship. That gives Oregon students a state where energy, environment, and innovation are woven into the same story.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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Why Energy Matters in Oregon

Hydro as Foundation

Oregon's hydroelectric system generates 41% of the state's electricity—a large, dependable renewable resource that also ties the electricity system to river conditions, fish migration, and long-term environmental management. Managing a hydro-dependent grid is a systems challenge that goes beyond engineering. Students who understand that complexity learn how Oregon balances power, ecology, and communities in one decision space.

Innovation and Grid Modernization

Oregon has consistently invested in energy efficiency, grid modernization, and rural renewable development. The state's utilities operate actively on demand flexibility, time-varying pricing, and distributed generation—making technical efficiency a public priority that shapes how the state approaches utility planning and new technology deployment. Students who study Oregon's approach learn how technical innovation connects to environmental and public priorities in a place that takes both seriously.

Latimer Energy Academy helps students in Oregon build a cost and systems understanding of their state's energy choices so environmental and infrastructure decisions become connected rather than separate.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

Start here for Oregon

The Microgrid: Optimization & Resilience

Oregon's hydro-dominant system with a strong innovation culture makes cost modeling and tradeoff evaluation the most grounded starting point for students in a state that ties energy to environmental and community values.

Mission spotlight

What Does Power Cost?

Students build a rate model connecting generation, transmission, and maintenance to the prices Oregon communities pay, tying the state's hydro and innovation story to real infrastructure economics.

Included in LEA curriculum

Pilot proof

Students enjoy the work because it feels real.

In January 2026, 39 fourth-grade students in Indianapolis completed every lesson from start to finish — coding real pocket computers (microcontrollers), collecting live energy readings, and presenting findings to an audience.

4.6/5

Student enjoyment

72% of students gave it a 5-star rating

100%

Reported learning something new

Every student who took the survey said they learned something new

39

Students completed the entire course

Every student finished all five lessons, coded a pocket computer (microcontroller), and presented findings

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Book the support that fits Oregon.

Whether you want to get LEA into the hands of students this semester, plan for a pilot next year, or just learn more about the state-specific approach, you can book a session with our team to get the support you need.

School or district consultation

Review the state-specific entry point, pilot scope, and what implementation would look like for your classrooms.

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Founder-led instruction session

Bring Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele in to teach a project and show what high-quality facilitation looks like with students.

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Family or community guidance

Get help choosing the right starting point for home learning, after-school use, or a community organization rollout.

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Utility or business partnership call

Discuss local workforce relevance, territory fit, and how we can collaborate to support energy education in your community.

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Find your path

Choose your next step based on how you want to use LEA in Oregon.

Select your path below to see the approach designed for how you will use LEA in Oregon — whether you run a classroom, lead a school, or support a student at home.

Find the right starting point

Schools

Curriculum and professional development for your district

Teachers

Lesson plans and resources for your classroom

Parents

Learn alongside your child with guided family activities

Community

Hands-on energy programs for clubs and community groups

Utilities

STEM outreach and workforce pipeline programs

Businesses

Partner with Latimer Energy Academy to build the energy and technology workforce