Solar Educators and Organizations
A list of organizations that provide solar education
Solar Oregon cannot endorse external organizations, but we encourage you to contact them in your search for educators.
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)
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 Department of Energy
Information about residential and business energy tax credits, and state energy loan program. Salem, OR
1-800-221-8035
Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA)
Continuing education for solar electric and solar thermal professionals. Oregon renewable energy business (LRT, STL) licensing. Portland, OR.
503-236-0367
info@oseia.org
Organizers of the famous SolWest energy fair. EORenew also provides education and energy services. Canyon City, OR
541-575-3633
info@solwest.org
Lane Community College
Prepares students for careers in the renewable energy management and installation. Eugene, OR
541-463-3977 or 541-463-3900
Northwest Energy Education Institute
ebbager@lanecc.edu
Green Empowerment
Community-based renewable education for social and environmental progress in the US and abroad. Portland, OR
503-284-5774
info@greenempowerment.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