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Non-Profits

Energy Trust of Oregon
Continuing education for renewable energy and energy efficiency professionals. Trade Ally certification.   Portland, OR
1-866-368-7878
info@energytrust.org

Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA)
Continuing education for solar electric and solar thermal professionals. Portland, OR.
503-236-0367
info@oseia.org

Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit (EORenew)

Organizers of the famous SolWest energy fair. EORenew also provides education and energy services.   Canyon City, OR
541-575-3633
info@solwest.org

Green Empowerment
Community-based renewable education for social and environmental progress in the US and abroad.   Portland, OR
503-284-5774
info@greenempowerment.org

Renewable Northwest Project
917 SW Oak St. Suite 303
Portland, OR 97205
503-223-4544
suzanne@rnp.org

Solar Energy International
A Colorado-based non-profit organization offering online courses and hands-on workshops in solar, wind and water power and natural building.   Carbondale, CO
970-963-8855
sei@solarenergy.org

Educational Institutions

OIT
Offers a 4 year, accredited Renewable Energy Engineering program.
Portland - Klamath Falls, OR
503-725-3066

Lane Community College
Prepares students for careers in the renewable energy management and installation. LCC also administers the OR renewable energy apprenticeship program.  Eugene, OR
541-463-3977 or 541-463-3900
Northwest Energy Education Institute
ebbager@lanecc.edu

PCC
PCC offers renewable energy systems training preparing technicians for solar power, wind power, fuel cell and other renewable energy fields.
503-977-4159
engineering@pcc.edu

Columbia Gorge Community College
CGCC offers a 1-year Certificate and a 2-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Renewable Energy Technology.
400 East Scenic Drive
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-6011

Bainbridge Graduate Institute
BGI offers both an MBA in Sustainable Business and certificates in Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship. Bainbridge Island, WA.
284 Madrona Way NE, Suite 124
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
(206) 855-9559
info@bgiedu.org

Government Offices

Oregon Department of Energy
Information about residential and business energy tax credits, and state energy loan program.
625 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
1-800-221-8035

City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development
Is a partner in the Solar Now! campaign and offers assistance to Portland residents interested in installing PV and solar hot water systems. Portland, OR
Residential Systems - Lee Rahr (503-823-7581)
Commercial Systems - Jaimes Valdez (503-823-7109)