Renewable Energy Jobs at Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon has completed notable projects including 78 solar electric installations and the Stewart Aquatic Center's solar water heating system in Eugene by the end of 2003. Additionally, thousands of energy efficiency upgrades were implemented, serving 2,047 homes and businesses through utility transition programs that year (source: energytrust.org). Cumulative impacts through 2020 feature 74 homes and businesses with solar electrics, scaling to broader efficiency retrofits that have avoided the need for new power plants. Although no specific current major projects are detailed, 2023 saw CLEAResult awarded $12.5 million in contracts to manage residential efficiency programs, building on a long-standing collaboration to enhance accessibility (source: zoominfo.com). Key clients include the funding utilities—PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, and Avista—serving their 1.8-2 million customers (2022 figures) (source: wikipedia.org).

Recent developments include the 2021 HB 3141 legislation, which modernized the public purpose charge, extending and expanding Energy Trust's funding and equity requirements under the oversight of the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) (source: wikipedia.org). In 2023, CLEAResult secured $12.5 million in residential efficiency contracts to enhance program delivery for Oregon customers, reflecting the organization's ongoing commitment to improving energy efficiency (source: zoominfo.com). The nonprofit model relies on utility charges rather than external capital, and while no acquisitions or mergers have been reported, the organization has sustained growth to 201 employees and a budget of $219.5 million by 2022 (source: causeiq.com).

Energy Trust of Oregon offers a variety of roles across program management, energy efficiency advising, renewable incentives processing, contractor coordination, finance, human resources, and executive leadership. The organization is structured around advisory councils on conservation, diversity, and renewables, with a volunteer board guiding its mission-driven approach (source: zoominfo.com). Hiring occurs primarily at its Portland headquarters, with no remote or other location postings specified (source: zoominfo.com). The company culture is characterized by a lean, mission-driven environment focused on utility customer impact, with growth from 26 employees in 2003 to 201 today, emphasizing diverse advisory input (source: comparably.com). Specific benefits are not documented, but the nonprofit status supports competitive operations in Portland's energy sector (source: causeiq.com).

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