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Happy National Intern Day Since 2019, we’ve had the pleasure of connecting over 30 interns with firms to help them achieve their carbon commitments and make a difference in the Oregon building community through the Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship (NZELI) grant. This internship grant provides firms with up to $8,000 to offer 12-week paid internships. Congratulation to this year’s grant recipients: • Opsis Architecture • Holmes US • MWA Architects, Inc. • DCI Engineers • Bora Architecture & Interiors • Studio.e Architecture With help from organizations like NSBE Portland Professionals, we also acquired some outstanding emerging professionals for our new Energy Engineering Internship program: Malibiyo Waralioua in 2023 and Christian Wooden in 2024. Thank you interns for all that you do. Learn more about our internship grant here: https://lnkd.in/gwiEn-CR

🎉Exciting news: Energy Trust of Oregon will receive $15 million as part of major new federal grant to lower greenhouse gas emissions statewide! The funds will help lower costs for developers of affordable, energy-efficient housing and grow our work making existing homes more efficient. Discover how this funding will lower both emissions and energy bills, and build a greener future for Oregon! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVQpujia

“It’s not just a new home... it’s a new beginning.” 🏡 When your home is secure, comfortable and affordable, the rest of your life can flourish. The Vasquez family participated in our manufactured home replacement program, which helps owners of older, inefficient manufactured homes access brand new energy efficient homes. See the program in action in this KGW-TV story. https://lnkd.in/g4ZVmTgM #WoodburnOR #ManufacturedHome #EnergyEfficiency

With wildfire season here, it's time to prepare and ensure your home stays safe with clean air. Protect your space by: 🏡 Tightening seals around doors and windows 🏡 Using a portable air purifier or high-efficiency filter 🏡 Replacing your air filter frequently Visit the link in bio for more tips and details on safeguarding your home against the hazards of wildfire smoke. https://lnkd.in/gnZHvKz5 #wildfire #OregonWildfires #AirQuality

🌟 Join our team as the Sr. Program Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Services! 🌟 We're looking for a strategic leader to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across our organization and programs. Your role will focus on fostering inclusive partnerships, developing equitable programs, and ensuring all Oregonians have access to clean energy solutions. This position will build collaborative relationships, advise on community engagement efforts, lead program development promoting equitable access to clean energy and implement culturally responsive communication strategies, among other work. If you're passionate about driving impactful change in the clean energy sector, apply now! 🌍💡 Read the full position description here: https://lnkd.in/g7zMDZKA #Hiring #EnergyJobs #ProgramManager #SeniorManager #EnergyEfficiency

To protect residents from the Oregon heat waves, Energy Trust of Oregon can cover up to 100% of the costs to create a shared community cooling space for multifamily residents. The Landlord Provided Cooling Space offering provides incentives for a variety of cooling equipment to maintain safe temperatures during extreme heat events.

🌞🔋 Energy Trust of Oregon is excited to announce new and increased incentives to make it easier for businesses to go solar and add smart battery storage! With these upgrades, your business can save on energy costs and have a reliable backup for essential operations during power outages. Check out our latest blog to learn how solar + storage can fit into your budget. 👇

From new cooler cases to fan motors, Energy Trust cash incentives can help you save on new equipment that keeps your products fresh. Learn how you can make energy-efficient grocery upgrades for less: