CESA Member Oregon
“ The energy field is changing rapidly. Working with other organizations doing work similar to ours helps Energy Trust of Oregon track changes in the market and provide the most effective programs possible for customers.”
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Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and tapping renewable resources. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs, and builds a sustainable energy future. Energy Trust operates three renewable power programs:
The Solar Electric and Thermal Programs are a long-term market transformation initiative to make solar photovoltaic (PV) and direct-use (thermal) solar more accessible and affordable in Oregon. By providing cash incentives, marketing, standards, education, training, project screening, and quality assurance, the program's goal is to create a long-term sustainable market.
The Biopower Program's goal is to acquire significant amounts of renewable energy from wood-fired and other biomass generation and develop markets for less mature energy resources such as dairy manure and forest biomass. The program offers financial incentives, cost-sharing for feasibility studies, and other assistance.
The Other Renewables Program supports small-scale wind, geothermal electric, and hydropower. In addition to cash incentives for projects, the program provides cost-share funding for feasibility studies and technical assistance. The wind initiative also provides support for a network of wind installers, resource monitoring, and marketing.
