The Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association presents the latest updates and information.
2022 Changes to Energy Trust of Oregon Incentives
ETO is changing their solar incentives in 2022 to a flat incentive for standard residential projects and plans to offer new incentives due to legislative changes that Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) supported in the Oregon legislature, including resiliency and support for low-income customers.
Build Back Better Act Passes the House! Take Action to Urge the Senate to Pass it Now!
Thank you to Oregon members of Congress that voted to support the Build Back Back Act! Investing in our clean energy future through the Build Back Better Act is our best shot at creating lasting economic prosperity for future generations and meaningfully addressing the climate crisis. Right now we have an unprecedented opportunity to advance policies that will create long-lasting growth for solar energy, our millions of customers and the hundreds of thousands of American families that are supported by good solar jobs.
Read more about what’s in the bill here.
Welcome Mauri Douglas, OSSIA’s New Development Director
Maureen Douglas has been working as a development professional for the last 15 years in Texas. She has worked for American Cancer Society and then began working as a consultant for the last few years with a variety of nonprofit organizations. Maureen’s passion is connecting donors to nonprofits that they can connect and support with enthusiasm. Helping an organization grow through cultivating and stewarding the sponsors and donors is one of the strengths that she will bring to OSSIA. Maureen and her husband, John, enjoy traveling throughout the US and Europe and look forward to exploring Oregon.
Apply for US DOE Science and Technology Fellowship
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is seeking qualified candidates for the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship.
This is a paid opportunity to learn about the federal government and its role in advancing renewable energy. Fellows will help guide strategy, design funding programs, and manage SETO-funded projects across the office’s five areas of research: photovoltaics, concentrating solar-thermal power, systems integration, soft costs and manufacturing and competitiveness. We are also opening the fellowship to include applicants interested in supporting our communications team.
Applicants should have a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. degree in a subject with a quantitative background. Established professionals with relevant post-degree experience are welcome to apply.
Please email any questions to DOE-RPP@orise.orau.gov, and apply for the ORISE fellowship by January 15, 2022.
Many thanks to Platt Electric, Coffman Engineers and Solar Power World for their support and participation at the Oregon Solar + Storage Conference 2021.
Welcome New OSSIA Member Coffman Engineers!
Coffman Engineers is a locally driven engineering firm reinforced by a national network of multidiscipline capabilities. Coffman has been in business for over 42 years and has 600 professionals located across 19 offices in the U.S. and Pacific Rim. We continuously strive to be the preferred engineering consulting firm that supports employee well-being, diverse and sustainable growth, and a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.
Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference January 31-February 2
Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West is the Mountain West regions’ premiere solar and storage event. Hundreds of industry professionals will gather together at the Hilton Denver City Center from January 31-February 2, 2022, to learn from leading industry professionals and network with decision makers from across the country.
This three-day retreat will advance your understanding of new policy and its effects, and will equip your business with the skills necessary to compete in the ever-developing industry. The conference will feature a plethora of networking opportunities throughout the event, from the VIP Opening Reception, networking lunch events, to the engaging Expo Hall.
Register now at solarstoragemountainwest.com/registration.
